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Michigan Business Beat | Ralph Aliseo, Apple Leisure Group, ’26 Seasonal International Flights Begin

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Chris Holman welcomes Ralph Aliseo, Business Development Manager, Apple Leisure Group, Livonia, MI.

Watch Ralph and Chris discuss seasonal international flights, new destinations, booking options, and regional travel demand in the YouTube video shared below:

In their conversation, Chris looked to find out several things from Ralph;

  • Welcome Ralph, 16 years of a connection for Apple and the Airport, can you tell me what that means for your company?
 
  • Please tell us about the rundown of where the seasonal international flights will be going this year?
 
  • Which airline carrier is making this happen and how do folks book these flights?
 
  • One of those destinations is new for 2026 tell us more about that one?
 
  • A decade and a half into these international flights, how is the community and regional response?
 
  • There’s different types of getaways that people can take (a quick 4 day trip to a weeklong vacation or a 10-day getaway), tell us about that?
 

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Capital Region International Airport (CRIA) celebrate Apple Vacations Inaugural Nonstop Flight to Los Cabos

A special celebration marking the launch of Apple Vacations’ inaugural nonstop flight from Lansing to Los Cabos, Mexico.

This milestone highlights Apple Vacations’ continued commitment to expanding leisure travel opportunities and strengthening nonstop international connectivity from Lansing to one of Mexico’s most sought-after destinations.

Capital Region International Airport (LAN), 4100 Capital City Blvd., Lansing, MI. Taking place at Gate 9 on the second floor of the terminal Friday, Jan. 30th.

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.
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