Puerto Vallarta Travel Disrupted by Unrest, Flights Resume as Roads Reopen

Flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) were disrupted on February 22–23, 2026 after a major security operation in Mexico was followed by violence and road blockages in parts of Jalisco and other areas. The US Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert urging US citizens in affected areas to shelter in place due to ongoing security operations and related road disruptions.

Why it matters for travelers and airlines

Puerto Vallarta is a high-traffic resort market, so cancellations quickly turn into stranded passengers, missed connections, and packed rebooking lines. The bigger practical problem is often ground access: if roads are blocked or local transport slows down, travelers may not be able to reach the airport safely even if flights are scheduled. That is why airlines may pause service until authorities report conditions are stable.

Airlines are pushing more disruption recovery into their apps, so customers can rebook faster when cancellations hit. That trend matters here because a sudden stop in service creates a short, intense wave of re-accommodation demand, and self-service rebooking tools can reduce pressure on call centers while helping passengers lock in seats sooner.

Latest update: service begins resuming

Air Canada said flights would resume with a modified schedule to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and to Guadalajara on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and it added seats to help get delayed customers home sooner. Reuters also reported the return to operations beginning February 24 from major Canadian gateways, signaling airlines saw enough stabilization to restart service.

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