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AeroMexico to operate seasonal service from New York to both Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos

AeroMexico (Mexico City) announced new seasonal services from New York (JFK) to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos as of January 16 and January 18, 2014 respectfully.

These new flights will have the following schedules:

New York – Los Cabos*				New York – Puerto Vallarta*

AM1904	07:30 hrs.	12:10 hrs.	Sat	AM1902	07:30 hrs.	12:43 hrs.	Thu and Sun

Los Cabos – New York*				Puerto Vallarta – New York*

AM1905	14:55 hrs.	22:00 hrs.	Sat	AM1903	16:10 hrs.	22:00 hrs.	Thu and Sun

* Schedules are published in local time and subject to changes without notice.

Also, AeroMexico will add three weekly flights to the daily service it currently offers between New York (JFK) and Cancun as of December 20. The schedules on this route will be as follows:

New York – Cancun*

AM0417	07:10 hrs.	10:25 hrs.	Daily
AM0425	10:00 hrs.	13:43 hrs.	Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays**

Cancun – New York*

AM0416	17:42 hrs.	22:37 hrs.	Daily
AM0424	17:08 hrs.	22:00 hrs.	Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays**

*Schedules are published in local time and subject to changes without notice.

**New frequencies.

These new routes and frequencies will be served with 160-seat Boeing 737-800s, to develop a new and strong link between leading Mexican tourist destinations and the United States.

AeroMexico will offer 42 weekly flights from New York, strengthening its extensive global network and increase its seat offerings to provide additional connectivity options and expand tourist travel to Mexico.

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AeroMexico brings its new Boeing 787 to New York

AeroMexico (Mexico City) yesterday (September 24) introduced its new Boeing 787-8 on the Mexico City-New York (JFK) route. AM is now operating its flights AM 0409 and AM 0408 from New York to Mexico City with its new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with the following schedule:

New York – Mexico City				Mexico City – New York

AM 0409	1440	1850	Daily	AM 0408	0725	1300	Daily

The schedules are published in each country’s local time and are subject to changes without notice.

According to the airline, “the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has unique technological and structural advances in its type. The cabins are configured with 32 seats with a 180 degree “full flat bed” tilt in Clase Premier, y 211 cutting edge seats with greater space in the Economy cabin. The aircraft is also equipped with Sky Interiors Led lighting and outfitted with significantly larger windows for its kind of airplane, with pressurization features that reduce fatigue during the flight”

This new airplane is also equipped with personal entertainment systems with 16 inch Elite High Definition Panasonic screens in Clase Premier and Eco Monitor touch screens in the Economy cabin, where passengers can enjoy watching a wide variety of films and TV series. It also features the Moving Maps system that offers real time flight information the Jukebox software that allows users to program playlists with the 1,500 songs the system offers; iConnect to synchronize iPods with the entertainment system and the Seat Chat feature passengers can use to chat with each other on the same airplane, among many other advances.

The AeroMexico 787 operates with General Electric GEnx-1B engines whose structure is made of carbon fiber, plus high efficiency systems and equipment that serves to maximize operating and maintenance costs. All of this translates into significant benefits in environmental terms as this new airplane significantly reduces pollution levels with its lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and lower takeoff and landing noise pollution.

By operating the Boeing 787-8, AeroMexico becomes one of the first 14 carriers in the world to operate the new type.

Copyright Photo: Nick Dean/AirlinersGallery.com. AeroMexico’s first Boeing 787-8 N961AM (msn 35306) is pictured at Paine Field near Everett.

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AeroMexico to launch AeroMexico Contigo on October 1

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced the start of its AeroMexico Contigo program as of October 1.

According to the carrier, “the new product will provide migrant customers residing in Mexico or in the United States, who travel frequently between the two countries, a specific Call Center and personal assistance at participating airport check-in counters, to help the passengers fill out their immigration forms, transportation of oversized packages, connections to the airline’s route network and attention on both sides of the border, as well as competitive rates for this important passenger segment.”

The carrier has configured four of its Boeing 737-800 airplanes to offer this new service, with 174 seats. The three front rows – 18 seats – will feature the AM Plus seat configuration, with more legroom and angle in the reclining backrests, among other benefits. The other 156 seats will be in Economy Class.

Some of the destinations featuring the Aeromexico Contigo product include:

Destinations Within Mexico
Guadalajara – Tijuana	28 weekly flights
Culiacan – Tijuana	14 weekly flights

Mexico-US Destinations
Guadalajara – Chicago	7 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Ontario	7 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Los Angeles	14 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Fresno	3 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Sacramento	3 weekly flights

In addition to this product’s unique benefits, AeroMexico will continue to provide complimentary on board beverages and entertainment services, and one piece of checked luggage weighing up to 55 pounds, with a 22 pounds carry-on for travel between Mexico and the United States. Passengers traveling from the United States to Mexico can also check a 50 pounds piece of luggage and carry a 22 pounds bag on board.

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. AeroMexico’s Boeing 737-852 EI-DRC (msn 35116) approaches the runway at Miami International Airport.

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AeroMexico takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-8

Boeing (Chicago), International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and AeroMexico (Mexico City) on August 15 celebrated the first delivery of the 787 Dreamliner. AeroMexico is leasing the aircraft from ILFC.

The pictured 787-8 N961AM was delivered from Boeing’s Paine Field (PAE), Everett, Washington, delivery center on August 15. N961AM took off for Mexico City yesterday (August 16).

N961AM is the first of nine 787-8 airplanes that AeroMexico will operate, including five on lease from ILFC. The airline will operate a total of 19 Dreamliners, including 10 787-9 models ordered in 2012.

AeroMexico’s 787 Dreamliners will be configured with 32 Clase Premier lie-flat seats and 211 seats in economy class.

AeroMexico is the second 787 customer to take delivery of an airplane leased through ILFC.

Copyright Photo: Nick Dean/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner N961AM (msn 35306) taxies off the runway at PAE.

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AeroMexico’s first Boeing 787-8 completes its first flight

AeroMexico (Mexico) is adding two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for its long-range routes. Both aircraft will be leased from ILFC. The first, the pictured 787-8 N961AM (msn 35306), completed its first flight on July 21, 2013. The new jetliner is pictured arriving back at Paine Field yesterday afternoon after the successful first flight.

AeroMexico is planning to introduce the new 787 into revenue service on the Mexico City-Monterrey route on September 23 per Airline Route.

In other news, AeroMexico has added its fourth daily flight between Houston (Bush Intercontinental) and Mexico City

AeroMexico Connect will operate 99-seat modern Embraer 190 aircraft as follows:

Houston – Mexico City *

AM 0477	6:30 a.m.	8:45 a.m.	Daily
AM 0419	1:32 p.m.	3:57 p.m.	Daily
AM 0471	6:06 p.m.	8:40 p.m.	Daily
AM 0473	9:24 p.m.	11:44 p.m.	Daily

Mexico City – Houston *

AM 0472	10:04 a.m.	12:22 p.m.	Daily
AM 0470	2:30 p.m.	4:56 p.m.	Daily
AM 0418	5:47 p.m.	8:14 p.m.	Daily
AM 0476	8:59 p.m.	11:23 p.m.	Daily

*Schedules are in local time and subject to change without notice.

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AeroMexico starts two new routes to Las Vegas and Los Angeles

AeroMexico (Mexico City) on June 20 started serving the new Hermosillo – Puerto Penasco – Las Vegas route.

This new twice weekly flight will be operated with the following schedule:

Las Vegas – Puerto Penasco

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2675	4:05 p.m.	6:06 p.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

Puerto Penasco – Hermosillo

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2675	6:46 a.m.	7:37 a.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

Hermosillo – Puerto Penasco

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2674	11:30 a.m.	12:32 p.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

Puerto Penasco – Las Vegas

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2674	1:21 p.m.	3:15 p.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

* Times published are local to each country and are subject to changes without notice.

AeroMexico also on June 20 started to serve the Los Angeles – La Paz route with AeroMexico Connect Embraer 190 aircraft equipped with 99 passenger seats.

This new twice weekly flight will be served with the following schedule:

Los Angeles – La Paz

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2167	2:20 p.m.	5:44 p.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

La Paz – Los Angeles

Flight	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 2166	11:51 a.m.	1:20 p.m.	Thursdays and Sundays

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck/AirlinersGallery.com. AeroMexico Connect’s Embraer ERJ 190-100LR XA-ACI (msn 19000525) approaches runway 9 at Miami International Airport.

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AeroMexico launches its new AeroMexico Contigo product

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced the launch of its new Aeromexico Contigo (Aeromexico with You) product which will offer a host of benefits to passengers traveling frequently between Mexico and the United States.

The use of the Boeing 737-800 airliner for the Aeromexico Contigo program optimizes operating costs, which then translates into lower pricing. Other benefits include increased legroom, personalized attention by Aeromexico Call Center agents and at participating airport check-in counters.

Destinations to feature the Aeromexico Contigo product include:

Domestic Destinations
Guadalajara – Tijuana	28 weekly flights
Culiacan – Tijuana	14 weekly flights

Mexico-US Destinations
Guadalajara – Chicago	4 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Ontario	6 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Los Angeles	14 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Fresno	3 weekly flights
Guadalajara – Sacramento	3 weekly flights

It is important to note that the benefits offered through Aeromexico Contigo are in addition to Aeromexico’s existing baggage policy for travel between Mexico to the US, which includes free check in of passengers’ first bag weighing 55 lbs (25 Kg) and one carry-on bag weighing 22 lbs (10 Kg) and for passengers’ traveling from the US a first bag weighing 50 lbs (23 Kg) and one carry-on bag of 22 lbs (10 Kg).

Aeromexico Contigo will begin operation in October 2013.

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-852 WL EI-DRB (msn 35115) completes its final approach into Miami International Airport.

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AeroMexico to receive its first Boeing 787-8 in August, in service on October 1

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced that it will take delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in the first half of August of this year. This will make AeroMexico the first Mexican carrier to operate the airline industry’s most current and equipped aircraft to serve all of the airline’s customers.

The carrier will start to serve its commercial operations with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in October this year. The aircraft is scheduled to first serve the Mexico City-Monterrey and Mexico City-Tijuana routes on October 1, followed by the Mexico City-New York City (JFK) route between October 2 and October 13.

On October 14, AeroMexico will fly its inaugural flight between Mexico City and Tokyo (Narita), Japan, after which it will serve that same route with the new aircraft three times a week.

AeroMexico will take delivery of its second and third Dreamliners in September will allow it to start serving the Mexico City-Paris (CDG) route with daily service with this new jet airliner, plus weekly flights to New York.

Image: Boeing.

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AeroMexico avoids a strike today by its flight attendants

AeroMexico (Mexico City) today (June 1) avoided a strike by its flight attendants. According to Reuters, the ASSA union, which represents approximately 1,300 light attendants, had threatened a strike at midnight if it did not get a 5 percent salary increase.

The airline offered a 4.7 percent increase and the union agreed to the proposal averting a strike.

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In other news, the airline is planning to introduce its first Boeing 787 on October 1, 2013 from Mexico City to Moterrey according to Airline Route.

Copyright Photo: Marcelo F. De Biasi/AirlinersGalley.com. Boeing 777-2Q8 ER N774AM (msn 28689) climbs away from Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) bound for the Mexico City hub.

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AeroMexico to start Las Vegas-Puerto Penasco-Hermosillo flights on June 20

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced its new route from Las Vegas to Puerto Penasco and Hermosillo, Mexico. The new route will start on June 20.

AeroMexico Connect will operate two weekly flights to these Mexican touristic destinations with 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft with the following schedule:

Las Vegas – Puerto Penasco*

Flight Number	Departure	Arrival	Frequencies
AM 2675	03:28 pm	05:34 pm	Thursday & Sunday

Puerto Penasco – Hermosillo*

Flight Number	Departure	Arrival	Frequencies
AM 2675	06:09 pm	07:05 pm	Thursday & Sunday

Hermosillo – Puerto Penasco*

Flight Number	Departure	Arrival	Frequencies
AM 2674	10:47 am	11:49 am	Thursday & Sunday

Puerto Penasco – Las Vegas*

Flight Number	Departure	Arrival	Frequencies
AM 2674	12:34 pm	02:28 pm	Thursday & Sunday

*Schedules are in local time of each country and subject to change without notice.

Puerto Penasco is the newest tourist destination in the country’s Northwest that offers visitors an impressive hotel infrastructure of the condo-hotel type and which has begun the construction of a “Home Port” to open the Sea of Cortez to cruise liners, in addition to beautiful beaches for relaxing and admiring the lovely sunsets, two golf courses, as well as many water sports options such as: sailing, sport fishing and jet skiing. Complementing this attractive destination’s offerings is the impressive Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and its more than 400 craters surrounded by the Grand Altar Desert.

Hermosillo, capital of the state of Sonora, has positioned itself as one of the most attractive cities in the country because of the astonishing variety of activities that can be enjoyed here – snorkeling, hiking, bird watching, mountain cycling, in addition to hunting tourism – and its economic, political and social important development. The city is located three hours from the border, 100 kilometers from the Sea of Cortez, and with fast access to all other regions of the entity and other states.

With this new route, AeroMexico adds to its network the 47^th destination in Mexico.

Copyright Photo: James Helbock/AirlinersGallery.com. AeroMexico Connect’s Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) XA-CLI (msn 14500803) in the SkyTeam livery arrives at Los Angeles International Airport.

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