Belize will connect with Denver, Colorado
United's new service will offer travelers from the west and the Rocky Mountain region more opportunities to plan a warm-weather getaway
As part of the expansion of United Airlines service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, Belize will connect with a direct flight from Denver, Colorado; which will be seasonal and available on Saturdays through March 2021.
"United's new service between Denver and Belize offers travelers from the West and the Rocky Mountain region more opportunities to plan a warm-weather getaway during winter, "said Patrick Quayle, United Vice President of International Network and Alliances. "United has served Belize for over 30 years and we look forward to continuing to connect customers from our centers in Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York / Newark and from Los Angeles beginning in January."
Minister of Tourism and Relations with the Diaspora, Hon. Anthony Mahler noted that “this new Denver-Belize flight will give more American travelers the opportunity to comfortably access the destination, particularly as travel begins to increase after months of blockage, and travelers seek vacations with tropical climates, beaches sand and low population density, characteristics that make Belize the ideal destination ”. Minister Mahler further added that "the new flight is anticipated to boost the tourism and hospitality sectors, and underscores the fact that the Belize brand remains strong and offers growth opportunities."
Likewise, the Minister of Economy and Civil Aviation, Hon. Andre Pérez, assured that this is a positive development for Belize, and recognizes the importance of a safe and secure aviation industry: “We are pleased to welcome this new United Airlines flight to Belize. The addition of new flights is important as we begin to rebuild our tourism infrastructure. We are committed to continuing to work with industry partners to ensure that the security protocols in the PGIA are continually optimized for the trust of airlines and visitors. "
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) notes that United's new nonstop flight from Denver is a welcome addition to the current weekly flights offered by the airline from Newark, Houston and Chicago, and remains optimistic for a continued gradual increase. in arrivals, bringing the tourist season into full swing.