In a powerful and decisive move to end widespread traveler confusion, Mexico’s federal government has issued a sharp clarification: ride-sharing apps like Uber are not authorized to provide passenger transportation services at any of the nation’s federal airports, including Cancun International (CUN). The official statement was released by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation …
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The end of a Cancun vacation is always bittersweet. But the departure process at Cancun International Airport (CUN), especially during high season, can often feel more bitter than sweet. The main departure halls are a chaotic whirlwind of crowds, long lines for food, and a desperate search for an open seat and a working power …
You’ve done it. After all the planning and packing, you’ve finally stepped off the plane and into the warm, tropical air of Cancun. Your vacation has officially begun. But the next 60 minutes—the journey from the gate to your hotel shuttle—can be the most stressful and costly part of your entire trip if you’re not …
If you’re flying into CUN soon, here’s the move we at The Cancun Sun swear by: don’t check a bag. Not to be dramatic, but skipping the carousel can mean the difference between sipping a poolside margarita and standing under fluorescent lights wondering where your suitcase is. And to be clear—it’s not every flight and …
If you’ve flown into Cancun lately, you probably noticed something odd for one of the region’s busiest hubs: it moves. As frequent flyers ourselves, we at The Cancun Sun have watched the airport get busier on paper while the on-the-ground experience keeps getting smoother. Here’s what’s really happening—and how you can breeze from plane to …
We at The Cancun Sun love any news that makes your beach escape easier—and this one’s a win for East Coasters. A popular U.S. low-cost carrier, Frontier Airlines, is launching brand-new nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) to Cancun (CUN) just in time for winter sun. The route debuts November 22, 2025 with weekly service …
As frequent flyers to CUN ourselves, we at The Cancun Sun love good news that gets you from plane to pool faster. Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM) just green-lit a major tech upgrade that includes more autonomous e-gates (Filtros Migratorios Autónomos, or FMA) for Cancun International Airport—part of a nationwide push to streamline arrivals ahead …
CANCUN — Travelers heading to and from the Cancun Airport on Friday may have faced slowdowns, as a “slow march” protest by the local taxi and transport union temporarily snarled traffic on the main access roads while demonstrating against ride-sharing apps like Uber and DiDi. While the protest was escorted by the National Guard and …
Anyone on the ground in Tulum this summer can feel it: things are quiet. The official numbers are now confirming what travelers and hotel owners have been saying for months. With hotel occupancy rates lower than they have been in years, Tulum is facing a challenging season, and the recent wave of airline cancellations is …
If your Cancun flight suddenly shows “delayed,” “diverted,” or—worst—“canceled,” take a breath. We at The Cancun Sun see these waves of disruption pop up from weather or airline operations, and they can create a quick domino effect across the region. Just this week, storms around Mexico City caused knock-on delays and cancellations that touched Cancun’s …