Guatemala, March 7, 2022.- The Government of the Republic granted TAG Airlines the official designation that accredits it as the designated flag carrier, as a recognition for more than 60 years of experience in favor of aviation, air connectivity, tourism promotion and economic development of the country, as well as the region of the Mayan world.
The appointment was made in a ceremony led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Adolfo Búcaro, in the hangar of TAG Airlines at International Airport “La Aurora”, in the presence of representatives of the aviation industry, Guatemalan authorities, tour operators, businessmen and tourism authorities from Mexico and Central America, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and special guests.
Minister Búcaro said the appointment “is a recognition of TAG Airlines commitment to air connectivity, the promotion of travel, tourism and economic development."
He also said that the new image of the company, "with the emblematic quetzal, is a symbol of our Mayan culture, of the independence and freedom of the Guatemalan people."
For her part, Marcela Toriello, president of TAG Airlines, thanked the distinction and endorsed the company's commitment to promote connectivity and economic development.
"With great excitement, I share with you that my husband Jonathan Layton always had the dream that TAG Airlines would cross new horizons and become the most important airline in our country and the region. Today I am pleased to assure that this dream is a reality and that with great excitement we receive the distinction offered by the Guatemalan authorities," said the president of the company.
At the time, Julio Gamero, CEO of TAG Airlines, discussed the process of transformation and modernization of the airline. He said the company is preparing the details for its new routes, which will come into operation shortly. This is the Guatemala-Merida route, which will begin operations in the first quarter of this year with four weekly frequencies and competitive fares, as well as the new Guatemala-Oaxaca route, which are in addition to those already operating between Guatemala-Cancun, Guatemala-Tapachula and Cancun- Flores.
Gamero emphasized that, with these actions, TAG Airlines consolidates itself as the airline of the Mayan World, a region that has become a benchmark for travel and tourism at a global level, for its cultural and archaeological wealth, unique natural beauties, gastronomy and, especially, the warmth of its people.
In addition, he presented the image of a commemorative plane that is an emblematic quetzal, sacred bird of the Mayan world considered the symbol of the country, and , over all, freedom and independence. The design was an original idea of the renowned artist Analucía Sian Quiroa and represents the majesty of the quetzal conquering the wind, flying free and crossing the sky.
TAG Airlines is a one hundred percent Guatemalan company that for 60 years has maintained a firm commitment to air connectivity and development. It currently operates 27 daily flights in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize and Mexico, with a modern fleet of more than 20 aircraft.
