Need a military escort? Mexico's army to launch airline for tourists

Mexico's military forces have announced plans to set up their own airline to boost tourism in the country. – Photo: Jacky Muniello/dpa

Hotels, museums, national parks and an unused presidential plane: Mexico's military is setting its sights on tourism with plans for army-operated flights to popular regions

The country's armed forces are set to operate their own airline for tourism purposes in future, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced.