Flying from L.A. to Cancun. Which would be the better airline to pick?

I can tell you that Mexicana is a very good airline. Usually there's no surprises, planes usually leave on time, food and drinks on board, and you get miles on Star Alliance (United).

I had no idea that Alaska flew this route...

I've never flown Mexicana, but we loved Alaska when we flew it to Puerto Vallarta...I'd choose the better deal!!!

Have never flown Mexicana, but have used Alaska to fly from LA to Los Cabos twice in last 6 months, and will be using them again when I return there next month and think it's a great airline. But, as Frankie suggests, choose the better deal.

I only have personal experience with Mexicana. Usually on time, food is a little better, in my mind, than U.S. airlines, free beer, a good airline.

We've had nothing but trouble with Mexicana on several trips to Mexico. Cancelled flights, overbooked flights, rude flight attendants and no compensation! Would definitely go with Alaska Air.

Mexicana is no longer in Star Alliance.

I would highly recommend them though.

My vote goes to Mexicana! Good food , good service--very good airline!

I have flown both Alaska and Mexicana. They are both very good though I prefer Mexicana. I am fluent in Spanish which probably leans me toward Mexicana. In any event I would choose whichever has the best schedule and price.

I have done Seattle/PVR a bunch of times on Alaska with only good experiences. They added Cancun to their routes awhile back. I had 1 great flight on Mexicana, but they don't fly out of Seattle now so no recent experience to share. Go with whoever has the best price & be sure you have a nonstop flight.