(Los Angeles, CA) Yesterday evening, Viva Aerobus, Mexico's ultra-low-cost airline, celebrated the inauguration of its Guadalajara (GDL) - Los Angeles (LAX) route. It is the first time that the airline is operating at LAX. This route offers daily service and prices starting from $2,051 pesos (USD $109) on single flights with taxes included.

The inaugural event was attended by Carlos García de Alba Zepeda, Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles; Ernest Wooden, CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB); Samson Mengistu, Chief Operations Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Juan Carlos Zuazua, General Director of Viva Aerobus, who recognized the stimulus to connectivity, tourism and business that this route represents.

In his speech, the Consul General of Mexico, Carlos García de Alba, stressed the importance of linking Jalisco with California by air.

"The daily flight of Viva Aerobus, due to its low rates, will allow many more families to travel more easily and thus increase Mexican tourism in this western area of the United States," said the Consul.

Viva Aerobus expects to transport more than 100,000 passengers on this route during the first year of operations. Moreover, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board predicts that, with this new route, tourists who will visit Los Angeles from Guadalajara will contribute $18 million to the local economy.

Samson Mengistu, LAWA’s Chief Operations Officer, said, "The Viva Aerobus route that we are launching today will allow travelers from the region to discover all that our friends of South have to offer. Whether it’s visiting family, exploring roots, embarking on a business venture, or discovering a new vacation destination, Mexico has much to offer and Viva Aerobus will take you there."

"With this new route, Guadalajara and Los Angeles will be closer than ever thanks to our unbeatable prices. Our arrival represents a round benefit for travelers and for these two prominent cities, as their tourism, cultural and commercial value will be linked, strengthened and available to many more people," said Juan Carlos Zuazua.

Viva Aerobus has reported a growth of 29% in the period January-November 2017 compared to the previous year and with a load factor of 89%. In addition, the airline celebrates 11 years of operations, having launched, only in this year, 23 new routes, as a result of its commitment to expand an offer of affordable flights to more and more destinations.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world, second in the United States, and was named Skytrax’ 2017 Top 10 Most Improved Airports. LAX served more than 80.9 million passengers in 2016. LAX offers 737 daily nonstop flights to 100 cities in the U.S. and 1,386 weekly nonstop flights to 88 cities in 44 countries on 73 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.2 million tons of air cargo valued at over $101.4 billion. LAX handled 697,138 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2016.

An economic study based on 2014 operations reported LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital-improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion, $966 million in state and local taxes, and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

LAX is also the second most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

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About Viva Aerobus

Viva Aerobus is Mexico's low-cost airline. It started operations in 2006 and today operates the youngest Latin American fleet with 24 Airbus A320, including two A320neo on 88 routes and 37 different destinations. With a clear vision to give all people the opportunity to fly, Viva Aerobus has democratized the airline industry with the lowest rates in México and the lowest costs in Latin America,making their flights the best value offer.