 Download this press release as a PDF document.
Houston, TX--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--October 12, 2006--Aeromexico, Mexico’s largest airline, today announced it will inaugurate twice weekly non-stop flights between Tijuana and Tokyo’s Narita Airport November 17, providing Southern California a new option for travel to the Far East.
The flight, which will originate in Mexico City, will utilize the Boeing 777 for the flights departing Tijuana on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:40 a.m., arriving at 6:45 a.m. the following day because the flight crosses the International Dateline. Return flights will depart Tokyo on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:55 p.m., arriving in Tijuana at 7:45 a.m. the same day and continuing to Mexico City to arrive at 2:35 p.m.
“This is very exciting expansion of Aeromexico’s global service,” said Jose Kuri, senior vice president of Aeromexico, U.S. Division. “We believe the service will be particularly appealing to Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in Southern California who want to travel on a flag carrier.”
Kuri said the travel market has been eager for the new service since word about Aeromexico’s plans became known during the past few months.
“We have heard from so many travel partners throughout Southern California and Baja that they are anxious for our new service to begin,” Kuri said. “We are pleased to satisfy the demand in the marketplace.”
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 designed by world-renowned chef Thierry Blouet, and one of the best-rated selections of wines in the sky.
For more information and complete flight schedules from all U.S. gateways served by Aeromexico, please visit Aeromexico’s Web site at http://www.aeromexico.com/usa, or call: 1 (800) 237-6639.
Aeromexico serves more than 40 cities in Mexico, more than any other airline, and 14 gateway cities in the United States including; 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 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 and its U.S. operations are based in Houston.
|
CONTACT
The Alliant Group
Bruce Hicks
(281) 313-2200
bruce.hicks@thealliantgroup.com |
|
