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United Axes Tulum Routes, Revives Washington-London Flight
United Airlines is reducing flights to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport due to declining travel demand. Starting in 2025, the airline will cut its Los Angeles to Tulum route and suspend flights from Tulum to Chicago and Newark for part of the year. However, it will introduce a new daily route from Denver to Tulum beginning December 19, 2024. Meanwhile, American Airlines is also discontinuing its Charlotte to Tulum service, effective February 13, 2025, but will maintain flights from Miami and Dallas. Travelers are advised to stay updated on these changes in air travel to Tulum.