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The agreement lets British Airways customers connect to 13 destinations across Mexico on a single ticket, extending links from the UK and Europe via Mexico City or Cancun. The partnership gives travelers access to Viva’s domestic network while broadening the carriers’ connectivity between Mexico and Europe.
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The agreement lets British Airways customers connect to 13 destinations across Mexico on a single ticket, extending links from the UK and Europe via Mexico City or Cancun. The partnership gives travelers access to Viva’s domestic network while broadening the carriers’ connectivity between Mexico and Europe.
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