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Airlines Issue Travel Advisories and Fee Waivers After Hurricane Patricia Landfall

Updated 12:15 p.m., Oct. 24, 2015

Hurricane Patricia, one of the most intense storms in recent history, made landfall on Mexico's Pacific Coast on Friday and has since weakened to a tropical depression.

Initial reports from Saturday indicate minimal damage in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. Mexico's Tourism Secretary, Enrique de la Madrid, described the outcome as an “extraordinary stroke of luck.”

In response, numerous airlines serving Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán have issued travel advisories, with many waiving change fees or providing refunds for affected flights.

Review each airline's specific policy via the links below:

  • AeroMexico
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Virgin America
  • Volaris
  • WestJet

Travelers planning trips to Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, Manzanillo, or Mazatlán should contact their airline, vacation provider, or resort for the latest details and updates.

Airlines advise checking flight status before heading to the airport. Download the TSA app for real-time updates on U.S. airport delays and security wait times (Android | iPhone).

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