Vacation Express Adding More Cancun Flights

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 14, 2017

Vacation Express is continuing its Caribbean expansion.

The company has announced new nonstop charter service from Providence to Cancun, with the new route set to launch July 7.

The service will depart weekly on Fridays in July, with options for six-night vacation packages at any of the more than 100 hotels the company offers.

“The addition of this non-stop route to Cancun, Mexico is a great win for our community. We appreciate Vacation Express’s confidence in Rhode Island,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.

Vacation Express is offering the service on Boeing 737-300 aircraft.

See our list of the Best Cancun All Inclusive Resorts.

– Caribbean Journal Staff

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