The carrier has announced that it will continue to fly, in order to protect passengers that already have tickets and scheduled flight itineraries.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The Mexican Airline, Mexicana (CMA), has announced that it has filed a request to initiate bankruptcy proceedings with Mexico City's district judge, as well as a request for the proceedings to be authorized by a New York court.
The company has begun a reorganization process in conjunction with the pilot and flight attendant unions.
The airline published the following details on its website:
■ CMA continues to operate normally, pursuant to Mexican legislation.
■ Domestic flights are operated by Click and Link, CMA's independent sister airlines, and are not affected by this process. There are no changes to domestic flights.
Mexicana's list of frequently asked questions:
1. I’m booked on a Mexicana flight. Are there any changes?
On Wednesday, August 4, at 18:00 hours, Mexicana Airlines (Compañía Mexicana de Aviación) suspended its ticket sales. However, Mexicana Airlines announced it will continue operations as scheduled in the interest of protecting passengers whom already have tickets and flight itineraries.
There are no changes in MexicanaClick nor MexicanaLink. Both are independent airlines, unaffected by CMA's business reorganization.
2. I am flying in from abroad with another airline and have a connecting flight with Mexicana. Can I expect any changes?
No, all domestic and international flights continue to operate as scheduled and itineraries remain unchanged.
3. Can I still book flights?
MexicanaClick and MexicanaLink continue to operate, market and sell tickets for all of their flights.
Reservation and issuing of tickets for flights operated by Mexicana Airlines (CMA) have been suspended indefinitely. However, Mexicana Airlines (CMA) will continue flying in the interest of protecting passengers who already have tickets and flight itineraries.
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