Alaska Airlines is expanding its network in Mexico with the announcement of new flights to La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Monterrey International Airport (MTY).

The direct flights to the two Mexican cities will depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and will be introduced in the 2024/2025 winter season.

The airline explained that its guests are looking for warm weather destinations and the new flights would meet this demand.

“We recently celebrated our 35th anniversary of service to Mexico and are proud to introduce travelers to the country's rich culture and natural beauty. We look forward to continuing to serve as the preferred airline from the West Coast, especially as we prepare to begin service to these popular destinations in Mexico,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines, in a statement.

The new flights will be operated with the airline's Embraer E175 fleet. There will be two to three weekly flights to La Paz from November 20, 2024, and daily flights to Monterrey from February 13, 2025. Tickets can be booked from July 3, 2024.

La Paz is a coastal city in Mexico that is popular with divers and deep-sea fishermen.

Monterrey, an important industrial and commercial center of Mexico, is surrounded by mountains and is considered one of the most livable cities in the country.

“We are pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines will begin operations from Monterrey Airport to Los Angeles, expanding its offerings from our airports as well as Mazatlan and Zihuatanejo,” said Ricardo Duenas, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte.

“Through LAX, this new route will provide access to new destinations on the West Coast as we continue to expand Monterrey’s international connectivity to meet both business and leisure travel demand,” Duenas added.