Canadian airlines resume flights to Puerto Vallarta as some Ontarians choose other destinations

Polina Kamaev and her friends were turned back to Toronto’s Pearson Airport after their flight to Puerto Vallarta was canceled due to violence in Mexico following the death of a cartel leader. Despite resumed flights by Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, and Porter Airlines, many travelers opted for safer alternatives, such as the Bahamas or Costa Rica. The Government of Canada continues to advise caution for travelers in Mexico, highlighting the potential for rapid changes in security conditions.

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