Mexico’s Military-Run Airline Hits Turbulence
Mexico’s military-run airline – Mexicana de Aviación – is scaling back its route network following a $50 million loss in 2024.
Mexico’s military-run airline – Mexicana de Aviación – is scaling back its route network following a $50 million loss in 2024.
One of Mexico’s newest airports – Tulum – saw a large influx in air service when it opened just over a year ago in December 2023.
Virgin Atlantic announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Mexico with flights between London Heathrow and Cancun.
American is bolstering its Latin America network, adding another airport in Mexico to its route map starting early next year.
Alaska Airlines is expanding its international network with new nonstop service to two popular Mexican destinations this winter.
The reincarnated Mexicana – now operated by the Mexican military – is looking to bolster its route network with new international service.
Mexicana, Mexico’s state-owned carrier, announced an order for 20 Embraer E2 jets, becoming the first E2 operator in the country.
A Texas-based company sued Mexicana for at least $841 million, claiming breaches of contract hampered the airline’s launch.
Mexican regional startup Aerus is eyeing new international service from a handful of cities in Mexico to the U.S., according to a recent DOT filing.
Flying under the reincarnated Mexicana brand, the new airline officially inaugurated service on December 26 from Mexico City to Tulum.