Magnicharters facts for kids
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| Founded | 1994 |
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| Commenced operations | January 1995 |
| AOC # | 5MYF355F |
| Operating bases | |
| Fleet size | 5 |
| Destinations | 27 |
| Headquarters | Mexico City, Mexico |
Magnicharters is a Mexican airline that helps people travel for holidays. Its main office is in Mexico City. The airline mostly flies to popular vacation spots within Mexico. It also offers flights to some international destinations.
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History of Magnicharters
The story of Magnicharters began with a travel agency called Magnitur. This agency was started in 1984. Later, in 1994, the Bojórquez family decided to create their own airline. They named it Magnicharters.
The airline started flying in January 1995. Its main goal was to fly customers of the Magnitur travel agency. Magnicharters focused on flights for people taking holidays inside Mexico. It mostly served the country's famous beach resorts.
First Female Pilot
Magnicharters made history by being the first Mexican commercial airline to hire a woman pilot. This was a big step forward for women in aviation.
Expanding Flights
In 2000, Magnicharters received permission to offer regular commercial flights. Before this, they mostly flew charter flights and cargo.
In 2014, the airline invested money to make its fleet bigger. That same year, Magnicharters started flying to the United States. They began offering flights from Monterrey to cities like Las Vegas and Orlando.
Special Plane Designs
In July 2017, Magnicharters celebrated a special event. To mark 25 years of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, they painted two of their planes. These planes featured the masks of famous Mexican wrestlers, Dr. Wagner Jr. and Psycho Clown.
Where Magnicharters Flies
Magnicharters flies to many exciting places. Most of its flights are within Mexico, taking people to popular holiday spots. They also have some international routes.
Here are some of the places Magnicharters flies to:
| City | Country | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco |  MEX |
Acapulco International Airport |
| Aguascalientes | MEX |
Aguascalientes International Airport |
| Cancún | MEX |
Cancún International Airport |
| Chihuahua | MEX |
Chihuahua International Airport |
| Cozumel | MEX |
Cozumel International Airport |
| Guadalajara | MEX |
Guadalajara International Airport |
| Havana |  |
José Martí International Airport |
| Huatulco | MEX |
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport |
| Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo | MEX |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport |
| León | MEX |
Del Bajío International Airport |
| Manzanillo | MEX |
Playa de Oro International Airport |
| Mazatlán | MEX |
Mazatlán International Airport |
| Mérida | MEX |
Mérida International Airport |
| Mexico City | MEX |
Mexico City International Airport |
| MEX |
Felipe Ángeles International Airport | |
| Monterrey | MEX |
Monterrey International Airport |
| Orlando |  USA |
Orlando International Airport |
| Palenque | |
Palenque International Airport |
| Puebla | MEX |
Puebla International Airport |
| Puerto Vallarta | MEX |
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport |
| Punta Cana |  DOM |
Punta Cana International Airport |
| Querétaro | MEX |
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport |
| San José del Cabo | MEX |
Los Cabos International Airport |
| San Luis Potosí | MEX |
San Luis Potosí International Airport |
| Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MEX |
Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport |
| Varadero | |
Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport |
Magnicharters also offers many special charter flights. These are flights arranged for specific groups or purposes.
Magnicharters Fleet
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An airline's fleet is the collection of all the airplanes it owns and uses.
Current Airplanes
As of June 2025, the Magnicharters fleet includes the following aircraft:
| Aircraft Type | Number in Service | Passengers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-300 | 5 | 140 | |
| Total | 5 |
Past Airplanes
Over the years, Magnicharters has also used other types of airplanes. These include:
Important Events
A few notable events have happened involving Magnicharters flights or operations.
- On September 14, 2007, a Magnicharters Boeing 737-200 had a problem with its landing gear. This happened when the plane was landing at Guadalajara International Airport. There were 103 passengers and 6 crew members on board. Everyone was able to get off the plane safely, and no one was seriously hurt.
- On April 27, 2009, another Magnicharters Boeing 737-200 had a landing gear issue. The pilots had to perform a special landing. All 108 passengers and 8 crew members were safe, and no one was seriously injured.
- In December 2014, a pilot was no longer allowed to fly for the airline. This happened because the pilot let someone who was not authorized sit in the cockpit during a flight.
- Also in December 2014, a consumer protection agency temporarily stopped some of Magnicharters' business activities. This was because the airline was not clearly showing its prices to the public.
- On November 26, 2015, another Boeing 737-300 had a problem with its landing gear. The left main landing gear failed, causing the plane to sway. However, no one was injured in this incident.
See also
In Spanish: Magnicharters para niños
