Aeromexico Increases Baggage Allowance to 70 Pounds Each

“Aeromexico, Mexico’s largest airline, today announced that effective March 15 it will allow two bags up to 70 pounds each at no additional fees for coach passengers and three bags of that weight for its business class passengers.

“While there is news of at least one airline charging customers to check any bags, Aeromexico is doing the opposite and increasing our baggage allowance from 50 to 70 pounds each,” said Carlos De Uriarte, Aeromexico vice president of sales, USA and Canada. “And, our Clase Premier passengers can check three bags of 70 pounds each at no additional fee.”

Aeromexico’s allowance exceeds the 50-pound limits for coach passengers that U.S. carriers allow.

Aeromexico is committed to consistently exceeding passengers’ expectations and takes pride in its high level of service. All passengers, including coach class, enjoy traditional Mexican hospitality with meals, complimentary cocktails, exceptional in-flight service, and superior on-time performance.

For the most discriminating traveler, Aeromexico’s Clase Premier first class cabin offers an exemplary travel experience featuring spacious seating, a personal entertainment system, gourmet dining menu designed by world-renowned chef Thierry Blouet, and one of the best-rated selections of wines in the sky.

The airline’s dedication and hard work recently earned it the “Best Business Class to Mexico and Latin America” Readers’ Choice 2006 Award from Business Traveler Magazine.

Aeromexico serves more than 40 cities in Mexico, more than any other airline, and 15 gateway cities in the United States including; Austin, Boston; Chicago; Ft. Lauderdale, Houston; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; Ontario, Calif.; Orlando; Phoenix; San Antonio; San Diego; and Tucson – and five countries in Europe and South America. Founded in 1988, Aeromexico has become the leading carrier in the region by maintaining the highest service levels, which have earned the airline numerous top rankings in the industry. The airline’s corporate headquarters are in Mexico City and its U.S. operations are based in Houston.”

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