Southwest begins service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN), Los Cabos (SJD) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Dec. 4, pending Mexican government approval. The non-stop service is available for purchase now. Flights to Cancun and Los Cabos operate twice daily, with flights to Puerto Vallarta operating once daily. “Southwest’s approval from the DOT to operate these new routes made history as the first authorities granted in a new agreement between the United States and Mexico to allow more service between the countries. We are able to do what we have done for decades in California and cities across the country: enter a nonstop market, bring low fares with unmatched value and connect people in a more affordable way with places that are important in their lives,” said Paul Cullen, vice president and executive sponsor of Los Angeles, Southwest Airlines. The airline is also looking to add service between Oakland International Airport and both Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, pending approval from the Mexican government. The service would begin Feb. 12. “Los Angeles and Mexico share an unbreakable bond, and today our cultural and commercial connections become even stronger. These new Southwest flights from LAX to Mexico will expand Los Angeles’ global reach, bring Angelenos closer to the people they love and help our city’s economy continue to grow,” said Eric Garcetti, mayor, Los Angeles.