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10 May, 2022

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico celebrate five years of their U.S.-Mexico transborder alliance


This May marks the five-year anniversary of the implementation of Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico’s leading Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA). The JCA is a transborder alliance that connects the carriers’ networks between the U.S. and Mexico and has improved service, expanded routes and benefited more than 28 million customers since launching in 2017. Throughout their JCA partnership, Delta and Aeromexico have flown 365 million miles, equaling 14,663 trips around the world, and have operated more than 250,000 flights.

Today, Delta and Aeromexico offer 43 routes between Mexico and the U.S., including the most flights from Los Angeles, with 35 weekly flights to Mexico City; and from New York, with 28 weekly flights, along with service between other major transborder markets in California, Texas and Florida.

Throughout their partnership, Delta and Aeromexico have worked closely to develop comprehensive and aligned products and services for their customers that ensure a consistent and industry-leading customer experience, including:

Seamless check-in powered by SkyTeam technology that enables digital check-in for multi-airline travel via both Delta and Aeromexico’s existing apps or websites.
Free messaging onboard through onboard Wi-Fi (where available).
Consistent checked and carry-on luggage policies.
“We’re proud of how our innovative Joint Cooperation Agreement has transformed the U.S.-Mexico transborder market by generating significant benefits for customers and a more expansive route network,” said Perry Cantarutti, S.V.P. - Alliances for Delta. “As we celebrate the success of our partnership with Aeromexico, we do so with the continued commitment to offer our customers the outstanding experience they deserve.”


Since quickly responding to the pandemic, Delta and Aeromexico have gradually recovered their transborder schedule. In July 2021, flights from Mexico to Dallas and Austin resumed, while service from Guadalajara to Salt Lake City resumed in September 2021. Both airlines continue to restore service as demand returns.

Throughout the pandemic, both airlines have also focused on the health and safety of their customers and employees through the Delta CareStandardSM and Aeromexico’s Health and Sanitization Management System.

“This year has started with wonderful news, as step by step we continue to recover the dynamics that we had achieved prior to the pandemic. We will operate more than 4,300 flights for May, which is a 96% recovery compared to the same period in 2019. At the same time, the operation to the main beach destinations in Mexico has fully recovered, with capacity growing 16% compared to 2019,” said Giancarlo Mulinelli Avilés, S.V.P. of Global Sales at Aeromexico.

 

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26 March, 2022

Aeromexico signs deal to lease nine Boeing 737 MAX jets...............

This week the aircraft leasing giant Air Lease Corporation confirmed it had struck a deal with one of the leading airlines in Mexico, Aeromexico to lease them nine Boeing 737 MAX jets.

The deal will see the company get two 737 MAX 8s and seven MAX 9s which are currently in storage from cancelled orders after the two fatal crashes that saw the type grounded for nearly two years. Aeromexico is scheduled to take delivery of the last plane in early August next year. 

“Air Lease Corporation is Aeromexico’s largest lessor, and we are pleased to further our relationship with the airline with these nine new Boeing 737 aircraft lease placements,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.  “The 737 offers the most modern, fuel-efficient technology to enhance the global capabilities of Mexico’s premier airline.”

“Aeromexico is delighted once again to partner with ALC to help modernize our fleet with new fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly Boeing aircraft in 2022 and 2023,” said Dr Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico.

The carrier is just emerging for bankruptcy protection and has said it plans to invest around $5 million on updating and renewing its aircraft fleet, with an estimate of operating nearly 150 planes by the end of the year. 




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13 December, 2021

Delta looking to cement global partner strategy

The U.S. mega-carrier, Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will be making further investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as these partner airlines transform their businesses to emerge from the global pandemic.

Prior to the pandemic, Delta was achieving record international growth attributed to a combination of organic growth and its global partner network. Over the past 10 years, Delta has built industry-leading partnerships with flagship airlines across Europe, Asia and Latin America. As international travel demand returns, the connectivity, relevance and breadth of Delta’s global network with its partners remains critical to continuing this success.

“These strategic investments in our partners will transform our ability to improve travel for our customers, enabling us to deliver a seamless travel experience alongside offering our customers an unrivalled network between North American and premier markets worldwide,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “The work each of our partners has done to strengthen their businesses for the future makes these partnerships even more valuable and creates a new era of international travel to benefit our customers, our employees and our investors as global travel rebounds in 2022 and beyond.”

In support of its global future, Delta is investing in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as each carrier emerges from restructuring or recapitalization. Upon completion of their respective processes, Delta is targeting a 20% equity stake in Aeromexico and a 10% equity stake in LATAM. In addition, Delta will maintain its 49% equity stake in Virgin Atlantic. The airline’s investment in these carriers will be approximately $1.2 billion.

With new widebody aircraft on the way, record hiring, and significant investments in international readiness, Delta is positioned to lead the industry through the ongoing recovery. Delta’s partnerships with Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM expand that growth potential, helping to fuel route additions, customer connectivity and associated job creation:

Aeromexico: The airlines’ existing Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) launched in 2017. Over the past four years, Delta and Aeromexico have built a leading trans-border network of more than 40 popular business and leisure routes from their main hubs and offering the most service in the largest New York and Los Angeles markets.
LATAM: Delta and LATAM’s trans-American Joint Venture Agreement will combine the carriers’ highly complementary route networks between North and South America. Following Chilean Court approval of the JV in October this year, Delta and LATAM expanded their existing codeshares to improve connectivity between North and South America.
Virgin Atlantic: Delta’s joint venture with Virgin Atlantic has, since 2013, solidified Delta’s position on key U.S.-U.K. routes including the leading business route New York-JFK to London Heathrow.  
“Throughout the pandemic, Delta has continued to invest in our future, including new aircraft orders, accelerating real estate projects and putting significant resources into health and safety measures to protect our employees and our customers,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Janki.  “Similarly, investing in our partners now – even as we continue to navigate the pandemic – is the right choice to support Delta’s long-term strategy.”

There is no change to Delta’s investments in AFKL, Korean Air and China Eastern.

With a shared ethos of the highest levels of customer service, Delta is focused on delivering benefits for customers through initiatives including seamless technology, loyalty reciprocity and frictionless connectivity with its global partners.   Delta’s own international network combined with its partnerships creates an extensive global network and positions the airline to successfully capitalize on the re-opening of international markets, as well as anticipated growth into the future.   





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25 July, 2021

Aeromexico Reports 2Q21 Results


Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V.  reported its unaudited consolidated results for the second quarter 2021 earlier this week, with the highlights presented below. 

KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2021

  • On June 30, 2020, Aeromexico announced that it and certain of its affiliates had filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions in the United States ("Chapter 11") to implement a financial restructuring, while continuing to serve customers. The Company intends to use the Chapter 11 process to strengthen its financial position and liquidity, protect and preserve its operations and assets, and implement necessary operational changes to address the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Grupo Aeromexico's second quarter capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASKs), increased by 9.0% compared to first quarter 2021, primarily driven by a sequential recovery in domestic and international markets. Total ASKs for the second quarter decreased by 39.2% compared to the same period of 2019 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Grupo Aeromexico's second quarter 2021 revenue reached $10.0 billion pesos, a 46.2% increase compared to the first quarter of 2021 and a 40.5% decrease versus 2019. During the quarter, revenue per ASK (RASK) in pesos increased by 34.0% compared to first quarter 2021 and decreased by 2.2% compared to the same period of 2019.
  • EBITDAR for the period amounted to positive $1.9 billion pesos, an improvement of $2.3 billion pesos versus first quarter of 2021 and a decrease of $1.2 billion pesos compared to the second quarter of 2019. Second quarter 2021 operating loss amounted to $1.2 billion pesos. Operating loss excluding restructuring costs reached $609 million pesos, an improvement of $2.2 billion pesos compared to first quarter 2021 and a decrease of $728 million pesos compared to the same period of 2019, despite a 39.2% reduction in capacity.
  • CASK excluding fuel in pesos was $1.113 pesos, a 2.6% decrease compared to first quarter 2021 and a 19.4% increase versus the second quarter 2019. CASK excluding fuel in dollars reached $0.055, a 2.4% decrease compared to the previous quarter and a 12.2% increase versus 2019, despite a 39.2% reduction in capacity. CASK in pesos was $1.467. CASK in dollars reached $0.073.
  • Aeromexico's cash position as of June 30th, 2021, amounted to $19.1 billion pesos, equivalent to approximately $963 million dollars. Excluding restricted cash, Aeromexico's cash balance amounted to $17.6 billion pesos, equivalent to $888 million dollars$84 million dollars above the total cash registered at the end of the first quarter. During the quarter, operating cash flow was positive $2.5 billion pesos.
  • As at June 30th, 2021, Grupo Aeromexico's operating fleet comprised 118 aircraft, a 11.3% increase compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Grupo Aeroméxico confirms that its voluntary process of financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the legislation of the United States of America, will be carried out in an orderly manner while it continues operating and offering services to its customers with the same quality that characterizes it, contracting from its suppliers the goods and services required for its operation.






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03 June, 2021

Aeromexico issues 2020 sustainability report

Yesterday, Aeromexico held a virtual event entitled "Volamos juntos hacia un mejor futuro", to celebrate submitting its 2020 Sustainability Report to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), which details 141 indicators on the carriers economic, environmental, social and corporate governance performance.

Manuel Piñuela, founder and CEO of Cultivo; Alejandro Muguerza, National Fundraising Director for the Mexican Red Cross; Enrique Calderon, Vice President of Hotel Operations of Grupo Posadas; and Cuitlahuac Gutierrez, Mexico’s Country Manager of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), participated as guests during the presentation. 

The guests discussed relevant topics of the airline industry, as well as actions and practices in social and environmental matters, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In a corporate video, the airline summarized its 2020 sustainability strategy with messages from its CEO and different air and ground employees representing all the company’s divisions.  

Andres Conesa, CEO, and Sergio Allard, Executive Vice President Legal and Institutional Relations, expressed that although 2020 was one of the most challenging years in the airline industry history, the carrier did not and will not stop flying and recognized the efforts of all employees and its four unions. 
Aeromexico flew through the turbulence without ceasing to achieve goals that allowed it to comply with its sustainability strategy. Some of its milestones were: 

New 737 MAX 9 for Aeromexico

 New Boeing 737-MAX 9 for Aeromexico on lease from Air Lease Corporation



Leasing giant Air Lease Corporation has delivered one new Boeing 737- MAX 9 aircraft on long-term lease to Aeromexico. This is the first of four new Boeing 737- MAX 9s Aeromexico has committed to lease long-term from ALC.

“ALC is pleased to deliver this new 737-9 aircraft to our long-term customer, Aeromexico, today,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.  “This new technology 737-9 from ALC will play a key role in Aeromexico’s route network and overall fleet operations.” 

Aeromexico is one of Mexico’s leading global airlines has its main hub at Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network features the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Asia and Europe. The Group's operating fleet is comprised of over 100 Boeing 737, 787 and Embraer E190 aircraft models. It was also a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance which serves in 170 countries by the 19 SkyTeam airline partners. 




The airline is currently battling restrictions imposed for U.S authorities over safety issues which means it won't be able to increase capacity on services into the states for some time to come which may hamper 737 MAX scheduling, where the - 9's were originally destined to go. 

Many in Mexico are angry that the national carrier and its leasing partners are renaming the aircraft the 737-9 in all publicity,  "It is a morally bankrupt decision to mislead the travelling public who rightly distrust the 737 MAX name and aircraft." one aviation correspondent told us on Tuesday.   






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24 April, 2021

Aeromexico and Boeing renegotiate order for 28 aircraft

Aeromexico has managed to secure a massive discount on its latest order from U.S. planemaker Boeing, according to sources close to the deal.  

Whilst the exact discount hasn't been disclosed on the order for 24 737 MAX jets it was conditional on the purchase of 4 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and was part of intense negotiations rearranging and amending previous agreements. 

The financially troubled carrier has also managed to negotiate better conditions in some long-term maintenance for its existing fleet and leasing contracts which should offer savings of around $2 billion. "Thanks to the savings, the Company can offer even more competitive fares, guaranteeing the best travel experience for customers in state-of-the-art aircraft with on-ground and in-flight services that only Aeromexico offers." The carrier said in a statement this week.

Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, stated: "These transactions show the confidence of our employees, customers, lessors, manufacturers, investors, and business partners in the future of Mexico's global airline. It will also give us flexibility to complete other negotiations and put Aeromexico on a strong path to exit Chapter 11 later this year.

Aeromexico’s current fleet is comprised of 107 aircraft: 47 Embraer 190s, 42 Boeing 737s, and 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.


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06 December, 2019

Delta, Aeromexico working together to create a seamless travel experience

Over 80% of customer experience seams closed.
Technology and innovation focus drives customer satisfaction.
Investments continue in 2020.
Delta and Joint Cooperation Agreement partner Aeromexico are focused on providing their customers with a consistent experience when travelling between the two airlines. Over 3.2 million Delta and Aeromexico customers connect across the transborder network every year and creating a truly seamless journey is paramount. Thus, by looking at all aspects of the customer journey together, and using technology to enhance the digital experience, the two airlines have established a foundation to benefit their shared customers by aligning products, policies and services.

How do airlines achieve seamless processes?

It all starts with technology. When technological tools don’t talk to one another, customers experience gaps in service. Ensuring these journeys are free from technological roadblocks is the first step to ensure a great experience from the moment of booking, and in every step where airlines interface to serve the customer along the way. 

01 November, 2019

Day of the Dead: Delta and Aeromexico teams celebrate tradition in Austin


Delta and Aerom​exico joined with the Austin community to celebrate one of Mexico's most colourful traditions: Dia de Los Muertos  - The Day of the Dead. The teams gathered in the heart of Texas over the weekend to be part of the Viva la Vida Festival. The celebration included the Mojigangas Parade with gigantic sculptures of calacas (skulls) in advance of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, traditionally observed on Nov. 1 and 2.

12 August, 2019

Aeromexico Reports July 2019 Traffic Results

Grupo Aeromexico has reported is July 2019 operational results which show the carrier took 1 million 917 thousand passengers for a flight during July; a fall of 8.1%.  Passenger numbers on domestic flights dropped by  12.8%. Demand, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), decreased by 2.2%, year-on-year. Aeromexico's capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), decreased by 1.9% year-on-year.  The carriers July load factor was 88.1%, a very slight decrease over July 2018.  The airline had expected ten 737 Max aircraft in July.   

12 June, 2019

Aeromexico's May

Aeromexico reported its May 2019 operational results earlier this month which showed the airline transported 1 million 777 thousand passengers in May; a 2.6% year-on-year decrease. International passenger numbers decreased by 2.0%, while domestic passenger numbers decreased by 2.9%.
Demand, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), increased by 2.0%, year-on-year. Aeromexico's capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), decreased by 2.6% year-on-year.

01 June, 2019

Second year of key partnership between Delta and Aeromexico

The two airlines have jointly transported more than 14.4 million passengers since the Joint Cooperation Agreement launched. The highlights of the agreement includes introducing eight new routes and two new joint destinations in Mexico, strengthening the network's power in the transborder market

Since Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico departed together on a journey to pioneer the first transborder airline alliance between the U.S. and Mexico, more than 14.4 million passengers have benefitted from the carriers' integration during the last two years.

Today, Delta and Aeromexico jointly offer more than 1,100 weekly flights on 64 routes between 11 cities in Mexico and 33 in the U.S. The Joint Cooperation Agreement has launched eight new routes and two new joint destinations in Mexico, and allowed terminal co-location in 12 airports in the U.S., 10 of which are Delta hubs, and three Aeromexico hubs in Mexico.

28 May, 2019

Man dies on Aeromexico flight - after swallowing 246 cocaine packets

A 42-year-old man from Japan has died on an Aeromexico flight from Mexico to Tokyo following a seizure after swallowing 246 packets of cocaine.

The man, identified as Udo "N'' became unwell during the early part of the flight when cabin crew noticed he was suffering from seizures, so they requested to make an emergency landing in the city of Hermosillo, some 2,000 miles north of Mexico City.  Local media reported that other passengers on the jet saw the man convulsing.

Following the diversion and emergency landing, authorities boarded the plane around 02:25 local time on Friday morning and reported the man was dead on arrival. His body removed from the flight by the authorities before it then continued on to Narita Aiport.


In a statement issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Sonora, an autopsy revealed the cause of death was a brain swelling from a cocaine overdose after he had swallowed 246 packets of cocaine. 





12 April, 2019

Aeroméxico Embraer E170 suffers wing damage


An Embraer E170 jet of Aeroméxico Connect suffered wing damage on Wednesday 10th April upon take off from Chihuahua airport.

According to local media, the aircraft was buffeted by a gust of crosswind upon take off which forced the jet slightly sideways and the left wing struck the ground. The crew of the aircraft, registration XA-SAC, followed airline procedure and returned to the airport and there were no reports of any injuries among those on the aircraft. According to Aeroméxico, the passengers were put on an alternative flight to Monterrey later on Wednesday.

An investigation has already begun on the incident and the airline says it has ferried the aircraft to Monterrey for repairs. 

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13 March, 2019

Aeromexico halts 737 Max operations temporaryly

One of the leading airlines in Mexico, Aeromexico has said today that whilst it still has confidence in Boeing's 737 Max 8 aircraft - of which - it has 6, it has decided to temporarily remove them from its schedules.

The airline says that it will wait for further information becoming available from the investigation of the Ethiopian Airlines flight  ET302 crash that killed all onboard. The firm also confirmed it would remain in contact with Boeing as well as the aviation authorities.

"For Aeromexico, the safety of its operations and the peace of mind of its customers is the top priority. The flights operated with these aircraft will be reassigned throughout the rest of the fleet." the airline stated in a written statement.  



21 January, 2019

Aeroflot and AeroMexico to connect Russia and Mexico

From late December, passengers travelling between Russia and Mexico have been able to connect by air more easily thanks to a new codeshare agreement signed by Aeroflot and Aeromexico.

Passengers from Moscow can reach the Mexican capital via convenient connections through a number of Aeroflot’s European destinations, including Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Paris.

Aeroflot and AeroMexico enter a codeshare agreement to offer Aeroflot customers connections to Mexico City via Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Paris

Codeshare passengers also enjoy access to the benefits of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs and premium lounges, as well as SkyPriority

11 December, 2018

Aeromexico to get new 737 Max 8 from Air Lease Corp.



Leasing specialists, Air Lease Corporation announced this week that it has placed a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft on long-term lease with Aeromexico. 

The jet is scheduled for delivery in the fall 2019 and will be powered by LEAP-1B28 engines and deliver from ALC’s existing order book with Boeing.

This 737 MAX 9 will join two Boeing 737-800s and three Boeing 787-9s currently on lease to Aeromexico, as well as a fourth 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline in spring 2019. “ALC is pleased to announce this new Boeing 737 MAX 9 lease placement with long-time customer Aeromexico,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “This 737 MAX 9 aircraft will significantly enhance the airline’s fleet operations and passenger experience as part of Aeromexico’s fleet modernization program.”
Andres Conesa, Chief Executive Officer of Aeromexico, said, “Aeromexico has a long-standing relationship with ALC and we are delighted to add this new 737 MAX 9 aircraft to our fleet to further strengthen our international operations and growing route network.”

07 December, 2018

New route San Luis Potosí - Detroit from Aeromexico

Aeromexico will launch a new service from May 1st next year, along with business partner Delta Air Lines, between the state of San Luis Potosí with Detroit. The carrier already has routes from Detroit that includes the Bajío, Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro.

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San Luis Potosí - Detroit
AM 2740 departs at 09:21 to arrive in Detroit at 14:20 on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Detroit - San Luis Potosí
AM 2741 Will leave Detroit at 15:45 landing at 19:13 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The main objective of these routes is to create air bridges between cities with greater industrial dynamism that favors economic exchange and business development in our country.  It should be noted that, on the one hand, Detroit, in addition to being a pillar in the international automotive sector, has become an important destination for technology companies, as well as the fashion, art and gastronomy industries .

And on the other hand, at the end of the first semester of the year, San Luis Potosí, it has managed to maintain in the second position of the states with the highest economic growth with an ascending rate of 5.9%, according to the Quarterly Indicator of the State Economic Activity ( ITAEE). In this way, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines place ourselves at the forefront to offer more and better connectivity options to our customers to relevant destinations in the economic and tourism sectors with the best service on board.   

Aeromexico November performance

Aeromexico reported November 2018 operational results earlier this week.  The group transported 1 million 777 thousand passengers in November; a 1.5% year-on-year increase. International passenger numbers increased by 0.3%, while domestic passenger numbers increased by 2.2%. Demand, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), increased by 2.4%, year-on-year. Aeromexico's capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), increased by 2.4% year-on-year. Aeromexico's November load factor was 82.0%, flat versus November 2017.

17 October, 2018

Aeromexico cuts fleet and axes routes as losses bite

Aeromexico has confirmed today that it is cutting its fleet as its losses mount and costs continue to rise during challenging times for the aviation industry.

The company says it will retire three Embraer 170s and two Boeing 737-700s from service after a fleet review in an effort to ensure fleet flexibility and reduces its operational costs. Aeromexico has continued to deliver an operating profit, the company has delivered a net loss so far this year. 

As a result of this capacity reduction, these aircraft retirements will cause, the airline will suspend a number of routes, including - Mexico City to Boston, Washington Dulles & Portland; Monterrey to Las Vegas, Tijuana, Merida & Veracruz; and Guadalajara to Cancun and San Jose, California. Aeromexico has indicated that the affected routes will start to be halted during the spring of 2019.  

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