AeroMexico pilots may begin strike on Monday October 1, 2018 if they are unable to reach an agreement with the the airline over the weekend.
The disagreements are about pay raise and how long the new contract should be valid for. Pilots are not satisfied what AeroMexico has offered and would prefer shorter contract.
Yesterday an Aeromexico Connect Embraer ERJ-190from Durango to Mexico City (Mexico) with 99 passengers and 4 crew aborted takeoff, veered left and overran the end of the runway after which it burst into flames.
The aircraft was completely destroyed yet there are no fatalities and only 2 people received serious, 83 people suffered minor injuries.
AeroMexico today announced that it had made an offer to purchase Aimia’s stake of 49% in PLM Premier (its loyalty program) for $180 million. Yesterday, Air Canada with banks and Visa made similar offer (read more here) to acquire Aeroplan with liabilities.
AeroMexico has informed that the current contract between the airline and PLM is not renewed after it expires. The airline plans to bring the loyalty program back in-house. The planned IPO of PLM is no longer in the best interest of the company.
Marriott Reward has launched new bonus miles promotion for Copa ConnectMiles or AeroMexico Club Premier member stays at participating hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Members can earn 500 to 2,000 bonus miles per minimum two night stay (depending on the brand) between October 15 – January 15, 2018, when making the booking using promotional code MR6 and booking the associated rate.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit parts of Mexico this week and destroyed vital infrastructure including parts of Mexico City International Airport that had to close/ limit operations for the past days.
All facilities had to be evaluated for structural integrity before the airport was able to resume operations as of this afternoon while many parts of the city itself still show heavy signs of destruction.
Alaska Airlines and AeroMexico are ending their frequent flier partnership effective December 31, 2017.
This should not come as a surprise because AeroMexico is now partly owned by Delta that was also previously partner with Alaska.
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to AeroMexico Instant Purchase Non-Refundable fares between San Francisco and Mexico City.
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Aeromexico Shoulder Season instant purchase fares between London and Quito, available during Spring/Summer 2017.
Hilton HHonors has extended and modified the triple miles campaign with number of airlines for stays in the Americas (excluding US!).
The promotion used to include Canada, then it was removed and finally added back again. US was always excluded. The promotion is now valid for stays until March 31, 2017.
Passengers of an Aeromexico flight got into a real life version of ‘Snakes on a Plane’ after a Green Viper was found to literally hang out on their flight.
The snake was seen dangling from the overhead bin which resulted in the Mexico City bound passengers being scared from the sight of the rather large animal.
Hilton HHonors has extended and modified the triple miles campaign with number of airlines for stays in the Caribbean, Central and South America.
The promotion used to include Canada (now removed) and US was always excluded. The promotion is now valid for stays until March 31, 2017.
Hilton HHonors has launched a promotion for AeroMexico Club Premier members that can earn new triple miles for stays between July 18 – November 18, 2016.
The offer is valid for stays at the participating hotels in Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean. Note that stays in the United States are excluded.
