By Julie Johnsson | Tribune staff reporter 5:27 PM CDT, May 1, 2009 United Airlines said late Friday that it would drop 60 percent of its flights to Mexico beginning Tuesday as fewer travelers head south of the border because of swine flu concerns. Chicago-based United plans to reduce its weekly roundtrip flights between the U.S. and [...]
Is It Safe to Go to Mexico?
Tourism has suffered as drug-related violence across the border has surged. But canceling a vacation to Los Cabos or the Mayan Riviera may not be necessary. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123931839488506787.html By CANDACE JACKSON Teresa Bitler thought about spending Easter this year lounging on the beach in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, with her husband and two daughters. Then she changed [...]
Mexico vacationers safe, smiling and planning to return, despite the U.S. Department’s travel alert
Despite the negative press and the U.S. Department’s recent travel alert, vacationers are still heading to Mexico to plunge their toes in the sand and bask in the tropical sun, while taking advantage of the budget friendly deals. The reports continue to be positive in resort towns with Mexico vacationers safe, smiling and planning to [...]
TV Blamed for Fear of Mexico
By ARTHUR FROMMER Published: Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 9:48 p.m. Recently, my daughter, Pauline, tangled with a famous television talk-show host on the question of tourism to Mexico – and held her own. If you will go to www.crooksandliars.com and search for the term “Mexico” in the [...]
Crossing the border: 10 things to know
Getting into Mexico is fairly simple for 99 percent of air travelers and cruise passengers; entry fees are included in the price of your ticket, required documents are distributed on board and staff is available to hold your hand while you fill them out. For the other 1 percent, and for those crossing by land, [...]
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