Aeromexico Introduces New Service to Central America – U.S. gateways gain service to Honduras and Nicaragua via Mexico City flights

“Aeromexico, Mexico’s largest airline, announced it has begun new service with two weekly flights from Mexico City to both Honduras and Nicaragua, providing their U.S. gateways in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami with access to Central America’s important business destinations.

By starting this new service to Central America, Aeromexico will provide the regional business traveler with new access options, through their Mexico City hub, offering Aeromexico’s characteristic on time performance and quality of service.

Flights to and from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, will be offered every Tuesday and Friday, and flights to and from Managua, Nicaragua, will be offered every Monday and Thursday, both with departure from Mexico City’s International Airport.

Effective July 9, the schedule changes for both markets, with twice weekly flights to Honduras on Mondays and Thursdays, and with flights five days a week to Nicaragua on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The new schedule will also provide continuing service to Guatemala from both Managua and San Pedro Sula.

“We are very excited to be able to offer this new service to Central America from our Mexico City hub, providing a new alternative of flights to this region from our U.S. gateways in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami,” said Gabriel Parra, East Coast Regional Director for Aeromexico. “The new flights will provide great access for both business and leisure travelers to Central America’s business centers, making it possible too, to go visit friends and family.”

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 full 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, and one of the best-rated selections of wines in the sky.

The airline’s dedication and hard work recently earned it the “Best Airline Based in Central/South America and Caribbean” 2007 award from OAG at its Airline of the Year Awards. And, Aeromexico received the prestigious “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 14 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 July 4 Seattle, as well as 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 was the first Mexican carrier to introduce a frequent flyer program. Today, Aeromexico’s Club Premier program enjoys more than two million members. Aeromexico is a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, which provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. The airline’s corporate headquarters are in Mexico City.
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