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Tropic Air announced today, January 31, 2014, that it will inaugurate non-stop service to Merida, Mexico on March 3, 2014.

With the launching of this service, Tropic will be the only airline to operate non-stop scheduled flights between Belize City and Merida. Initially, Tropic will fly (BZE) to Merida (MMMD) three times weekly. Tickets are available for sale at a special introductory price thru February.

This new service will allow for the expansion of trade and tourism between the two countries and serve to further grow the historical ties between Belize and Merida. It will also allow the people of Merida to make easy connections to Roatan, San Pedro Sula, Flores, and 11 destinations within Belize.

Merida is Tropic's second destination in Mexico and its fifth international route. In November, Tropic added Roatan service to complement its existing San Pedro Sula, Cancun and Flores, Guatemala routes.

"We have been working closely with our partners in the Yucatan on this service, and we are excited to be flying there!" said John Greif III, President of Tropic Air. "We expect the market for this service to grow and we plan to add additional service as that happens. Not only will Belizeans finally be able to fly directly to Merida, but this opens up many new opportunities for the archaeological and eco-tourism markets."

Tropic's schedule between Belize City International and Merida:

The new service is bookable via the web at www.tropicair.com, via e-mail at [email protected], by phone at (501) 226-2012, by contacting any of our stations, or your friendly travel professional.

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Tropic Air introduces their new flight Merida - Belize

Starting on March 3rd, you will be able to get to Belize in less than 2 hours, since the Belizean company Tropic Air is now offering 3 weekly direct flights from M�rida, Yucatan to Belize, according to the Tourism Promotion�Secretary.

Tropic Air is the largest and most experienced airline in Belize.�Since its opening flight 34�years ago, Tropic Air has always been a forerunner in the promotion of the tourism industry within Belize and�flies to�15�destinations�within the Central America country, two in Guatemala, Cancun in Mexico, and San Pedro Sula in Honduras. �They also offer charters to more remote and exotic places throughout Belize.

There will be departures on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The plane will leave Belize at 11:15 am and arrive in Merida at 1 pm. An hour later, at 2 pm, it will leave out of Merida to arrive in Belize City at 3:45pm .

The Yucatan Tourism Promotion Secretary (SEFOTUR) indicated that the airline issued a press release to officially announce these new flights, ticket prices have not been mentioned yet, but there is a special rate valid until the end of February.

Those who fly to Belize, will be able to make a connection to 11 alternative points in that country, or to other destinations such as Honduras and Guatemala.

• Belize City
• Belmopan
• Cancun
• M�rida
• Caye Caulker
• Corozal
• Dangriga/Hopkins
• Flores, Guatemala
• Guatemala City
• Orange Walk
• Placencia
• Punta Gorda
• Roatan, Honduras
• San Ignacio/Benque Viejo
• San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
• San Pedro Sula, Honduras

The airline’s spokesman said that Merida is the second destination where they provide service in Mexico, they also offer a flight to Cancun and this is their fifth international route.

"We have been working closely with our partners in the Yucatan on this service, and we are excited to be flying there!" said John Greif III, President of Tropic Air. "We expect the market for this service to grow and we plan to add additional service as that happens. Not only will Belizeans finally be able to fly directly to Merida, but this opens up many new opportunities for the archaeological and eco-tourism markets."

Tickets can be booked on the website www.tropicair.com or by email at the following address: [email protected] . If you prefer , you can call ( 501) 226-20-12 , or go to the Tropic Air front desk at the Merida International airport.

Sources:

• http://yucatan.com.mx
• http://www.tropicair.com

Tropic Air flights to Merida begin on Monday

Tropic Air, the largest and most experienced airline in Belize, will begin nonstop flights between Merida and Belize City on Monday March 3rd.

The flights will operate three times a week, and will offer connections to destinations throughout Belize, as well as two cities in Guatemala and two in Honduras.

Landing at Merida

Tropic Air's First Flight from Belize City to Merida, Mexico, The White City

Merida, Mexico is one amazing city. And now, the trip from Belize City to Merida, Mexico is fast, direct and easy. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be on board the very first commercial flight to Merida with Tropic Air. And I have the certificate (and the gorgeous photos) to prove it. Super exciting.

The view is amazing. This is just north of Belize City.

Up to 8000 feet. A few towns scattered about but most of the Yucatan is unpopulated.

A very smooth hour and a half later we started our descent into Merida. The airport is JUST on the outskirts of the city. It's a pretty quick ride right to the Centro.

Click here to read the rest of the article and see LOTS more photos on San Pedro Scoop