Volaris de Costa Rica obtains AOC in Costa Rica

Volaris announced (10-Nov-2016) its subsidiary, Vuela Aviacion SA, known as Volaris de Costa Rica received an AOC to operate scheduled air transportation services in Costa Rica. The carrier will commence operations on 01-Dec-2016. Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena said: "This news means a lot to us at Volaris, because it represents the opportunity to grow and expand to other markets, being able to connect Central America." Volaris de Costa Rica plans to operate between 18 and 22 aircraft in the first three years. Volaris de Costa Rica CEO Fernando Naranjo said "Our goal for the first year is to operate within Central America, beginning with the San Jose, Costa Rica to Guatemala route." He added: "With the launch of this airline, we'll be able to offer more and better services in the country and in the whole region." [more - original PR]