Travel Alert Issued for Mexico-Bound Travelers

Due to health risks related to Swine Flu, the State Department issued a travel alert for U.S. residents planning travel into Mexico. In a statement issued April 27th, the notice recommends citizens avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico at this time. For those who must travel to Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended several measures one can take to reduce their risk of infection while in Mexico. 

Read more: Understanding Swine Flu Spread: Questions and Answers (Bloomberg.com)

Flights From San Francisco to Throughout Mexico Now on Sale

Fly San Francisco to Mexico City Non-Stop for $295 - including taxes and fees!

AeroMexico, Mexicana and U.S Airways have reduced fares for travel throughout Mexico. Fly between San Francisco and cities throughout Mexico for just $200 + tax. Included in the sale are the beautiful resort cities of Acapulco, Mazatlan, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos. and inland gems such as Mexico City, Leon/Bajio and Guadalajara.

Travel at these discounted prices are available throughout 2009 and generally have a 2-night minimum stay requirement. AeroMexico flights begin from SFO on February 12th.

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Mexico Sale!
Take a break from Winter in Mexico
& Save up to 40%!
Book by December 8th for travel from November 3rd to December 8th.

Acapulco Hotels! (Save up to 30%)
Cancun Hotels! (Save up to 40%)
Cozumel Hotels! (Save up to 40%)
Guadalajara Hotels! (Save up to 35%)
Ixtapa Hotels! (Save up to 30%)
Los Cabos Hotels! (Save up to 35%)
Mazatlan Hotels! (Save up to 40%)
Mexico City Hotels! (Save up to 35%)

AeroMexico Applies for SFO to Mexico City Route

(Update: Airline plans to fly SFO-Mexico City)

According to the airline route updates blog, AeroMexico has applied to operate a Oakland to Mexico City route effective December 2, 2008. If approved, the flight would operate daily on a Boeing 737 aircraft.

The added service could benefit consumers. The only non-stop flights offered from the greater Bay Area are from San Francisco (United and Mexicana) and Sacramento (Mexicana). The increase in total available seats between the Bay and Mexico City may help drive down prices in the coming months.

AeroMexico is part of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

Alaska Airlines HOT Summer & Fall Award Redemptions

Hot! Alaska Airlines has expanded their already generous award redemption opportunities.
Travel roundtrip to select California destinations in August by redeeming 15,000 Alaska Miles.
For example: San Francisco/Santa Rosa or Oakland to Southern California.

Hotter! Travel roundtrip to select Mexico destinations in September and October by redeeming 20,000 Alaska Miles.
For example: San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta/Mexico City/Los Cabos/La Paz