During the celebration of the Tianguis Turístico 2022, Mexico’s most important event in this sector, which this year is being held in Acapulco, Aeromexico announced at a press conference its main activities as the flagship airline of the Aztec country.
The airline said that the company’s best investments are focused on the consolidation of a fleet of younger and more fuel-efficient aircraft, in addition to increasing the number of units above the number they had prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In January of this year the company had 122 planes, in May it reached 133 and plans to incorporate an additional 14 aircraft during the remainder of the year to end with 147 aircraft.
«We will end this year with a larger fleet than we had in 2019. Increasingly modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly. That allows us to increase our connectivity network inside and outside the country,» said Rodrigo Sandoval, Grupo Aeromexico’s Director of Banking and Loyalty.
«But we also continue to transform ourselves with strong investments in digital strategies, adapting our fare families, increasing the offer of travel packages with Aeromexico Vacations, providing more benefits with Club Premier and innovating with Aeromexico Cargo,» added Sandoval.
Destination highlights
- Acapulco stands out as one of the company’s longest-standing destinations, operating for more than 87 years, currently offering 27 weekly flights to this destination,
- León/Guanajuato was highlighted as an important route in its network, where it currently offers 48 flights per week.
- The creation of commercial agreements to increase international connectivity in Guadalajara and its alliance with the Government of Jalisco to promote the route to Madrid.
- It also noted its commitment to the city of Querétaro, where it offers up to 25 flights per week.
Other highlights
- Carried more than 16.5 million passengers in 2021, 74% growth compared to 2020.
In the first quarter of 2022 it mobilized 4.1 million passengers, 31.2% more compared to the same period in 2021. - With the growth of its fleet and adjustments to its connectivity network, it currently operates 88 routes (45 domestic and 43 international).
- In 2021, it invested almost US$70 million in technology to provide its platforms with more functionalities and allow customers to carry out processes autonomously.
- Serves more flights from Terminal 1 of the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), flying to 14 domestic destinations with an increase of more than 187% compared to December 2021.
- Maintains its connectivity network to and from Mexico City International Airport.
Thanks to the growth of its fleet, as of August 15, it will offer flights to eight destinations from Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) and in October a ninth will be added. - Customers will be able to choose the airport that best suits their needs to travel to and from the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico.
- Aeromexico Vacations recorded double-digit growth compared to 2021. The increase was 45% in arrivals to destinations such as the Mexican Caribbean, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Los Cabos.
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Sustainability strategy
- The latest aircraft being incorporated consume less fuel, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. B787 Dreamliner 25% less compared to other similar aircraft. B737MAX 17% less than others in its category.
- Over more than 10 years, its Fuel Efficiency program has reduced the emissions that would be produced by more than 105,000 cars per year.
- Continues its plan to replace single-use plastics on board and promotes the use of shakers, cups and packaging made of recyclable, reusable or biodegradable/compostable materials.
- Participated in the SkyTeam Challenge with the implementation of more than 30 actions to minimize the environmental impact of flights.
- So far, this year has transferred more than 50 human organs through its collaboration with the National Transplant Center.
- Continues its personnel training program to contribute to the fight against human trafficking.
