About Capital Region International Airport

Apple Vacations confirmed today that the first of 15 weekly international flights from Lansing's Capital Region International Airport to Cancun, Mexico is filled to capacity.  Flights will operate on Sundays from December 27, 2009 through April 4, 2010 via USA3000 Airlines A320 aircraft with a capacity of 168 seats. 

"This historic inaugural international charter flight from Lansing has already sold out, but Apple Vacations is offering extremely affordable deals throughout the winter travel season from Lansing to Cancun and Riviera Maya.  We expect Mexico to be a hot travel destination in 2010," said Robert Selig, Executive Director of the Capital Region Airport Authority.  

Prices start at just $639.99* for seven all-inclusive nights including round-trip air non-stop from Lansing to Cancun, airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, hotel taxes and baggage handling, all meals, unlimited drinks, non-motorized watersports, entertainment and more.  Apple Vacations, the world's largest vacation company to Mexico, is the first company to offer international flights since the U.S. Customs Inspection Station opened at the Lansing Airport in late May. 

"Apple Vacations is very pleased with the response to our new service from Lansing to Cancun," said Mark Noennig, Vice President and General Manager of Apple Vacations. "Lansing is a great alternative for Midwesterners who prefer the convenience of plentiful, inexpensive airport parking, hassle-free check-in and security, and fast and easy baggage claim." 

The Capital Region International Airport recently opened a new $4.3 million, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station.  The Capital Region International Airport is now the only international airport in Michigan outside Detroit with a full-service U.S. Customs and Border Protection Inspection Station.  The new inspection station is capable of processing up to 200 international airline passengers per hour.  In recent years, the Capital Region International Airport has been the site of nearly $20 million in airport improvement projects that included extending the main airport runway to 8,500 ft.  

For pricing and reservations, see a professional travel agent or visit www.applevacations.com. More information about the new Apple Vacations Cancun air service is also available online at www.FlyLansing.com. 

*Price per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability/change; based on 4- Apple Cancun Square Deal for select January departures. First checked bag is  free on USA3000 Airlines. $2.50 per segment September 11 Security fee and departure/immigration fees ($101pp) additional. For bookings within 14 days of departure, add $10 per person.  Restrictions apply. See the Apple Vacations Fair Trade Contract.  

Contact: Nicole Noll Williams (517) 886-3728