First international flight of 2026 set to take off from Capital Region International Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 23, 2026
Contact: Katherine Japinga
kjapinga@craa.com
First international flight of 2026 set to take off from Capital Region International Airport
Nonstop service with ALG Vacations from LAN to Cancun starts Jan. 24, Punta Cana on Jan. 25,
Los Cabos on Jan. 30
LANSING, Mich.— The Capital Region International Airport (LAN) on Saturday will kick off its international service for 2026 with Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALG Vacations) as the first flight of the season will depart from LAN to Cancun at 6:50 a.m. The first flight to Punta Cana will depart on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the first flight to Los Cabos, a new destination for 2026, will depart on Friday, Jan. 30.
Beginning Jan. 24, nonstop flights from LAN to Cancun will depart three times weekly – Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Nonstop flights from LAN to Punta Cana will depart two times weekly – Sundays and Thursdays. Finally, beginning Jan. 30, nonstop flights from LAN to Los Cabos, a new destination for 2026, will depart once per week on Fridays. The flights will be operated by GlobalX utilizing spacious and comfortable Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Preferred Perks Plus or Premium Class reservations are also offered.
“We are thrilled that ALG Vacations is back at LAN for our 2026 international season, and are especially excited to have a new destination for 2026 – Los Cabos, Mexico,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA). “These nonstop flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic are another reminder that LAN is a gateway to popular vacation destinations around the world – and it’s not too late to book your trip!”
“The return of our international service with Apple Vacations for 2026 is great news for both LAN and the entire region,” said John Shaski, CRAA board chairman. “These international flights draw in passengers from throughout Michigan and our neighboring states, even Canada, and provide convenient and direct access to sunny beach destinations when we need it the most. And, what’s even more exciting for 2026, is the addition of a brand-new destination – Los Cabos, Mexico. Year after year, this air service helps support the local economy and continues to be in high demand, and we are looking forward to continued community support for these flights. It’s not too late to book a trip for a winter-weather escape!”
To book your trip, contact your local travel advisor or visit www.FlyLansing.com and www.AppleVacations.com for additional information.
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The Capital Region Airport Authority owns and operates the Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) and Port Lansing – a global logistics center and mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry. The Capital Region International Airport is an important asset in the mid-Michigan community, driving $1 billion annually in economic impact with 700 people employed at the airport. The airport welcomes more than 352,000 visitors each year to connect throughout the country and the world. In addition to providing corporate and general aviation, the Capital Region International Airport moves 63.5 million pounds of cargo annually and is one of two airports in the state with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station. Port Lansing, mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry and home to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #275 covering eight counties, also features a 48,000-square-foot cargo facility and container freight station, and 425 acres of ready-to-develop land. For more information, go to FlyLansing.com and visit the airport’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts.