Flights cancelled between Mazatlán and Vancouver as cartel violence continues | 24CA News
Flights have been cancelled Friday between Mazatlán and Vancouver because the civil unrest in Sinaloa state, Mexico, continues.
WestJet confirmed to Global News that flights WS2042 (Vancouver to Mazatlán) and WS2043 (Mazatlán to Vancouver) have been cancelled.
“As the situation continues to evolve, we will make operational changes in the name of safety as necessary. We advise all guests currently in the region to follow all response instructions provided by local authorities,” WestJet stated in an announcement.
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Sunwing initially delayed one flight to Mazatlán Friday and ultimately cancelled it.
Global News has reached out to Sunwing for extra particulars on flights.
Many British Columbians stay in Mazatlán Friday, not sure of when they’ll be capable to get house.
Violence broke out within the state Thursday after police arrested alleged drug cartel chief Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
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Much of the violence seems centered within the metropolis of Culiacan, the place airline Aeromexico stated one in every of its passenger planes was struck by a bullet in the course of the combating.
However three airports, together with the one in Mazatlán, have been closed and Canada has issued a journey advisory for your entire state.
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