JWA Flights Headed to Mexico

If you're looking to fly south of the border this summer or in the future, you'll soon be able to get there through John Wayne Airport.

Beginning Sunday, June 3, travelers will have the option to fly between Orange County and Cabo San Lucas or Mexico City through AirTran Airways, a Southwest Airlines-owned subsidiary. Ashley Dillon, spokeswoman for Southwest Airlines, says the two destinations are expected to be a popular choice.

"We chose Cabo and Mexico City because we felt we could support those flights due to a good mix of business and leisure customers," Dillon said. "We are pleased with the booking performance since we opened the service for sale in December and we expect full flights out of Orange County."

Although this is the first time the County of Orange is offering international flights down south, JWA hopes to be able to cross more borders.

“We do hope to see more international flights in the future,” said Jenny Wedge, airport spokeswoman. “At this time, we are pleased to offer these new flights to Mexico offered by AirTran alongside our flights to Calgary and Vancouver in Canada, offered by WestJet.”

International travelers arriving in Orange County will enter through Gate 13 and 14 at JWA and will be led downstairs to the new U.S. Customs and Agricultural Inspections facility.

Do you plan on taking advantage of the new flights to Mexico? Tell us how the flights from Orange County will help your travel plans in the comments.