Source: Aeromexico
Starting December 15, Aeromexico will offer nonstop service between Guadalajara and Madrid with three weekly flights. This route represents a 21% growth in its total monthly seat capacity between Mexico and Spain, and the possibility of serving more Aeromexico Cargo customers.
The route will be operated with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and customers will be able to travel nonstop from Guadalajara to Spain, making their travel experience more comfortable. This service is in addition to the 14 weekly flights that the airline operates from Mexico City to the Spanish capital, a route that has more than 60 years of operating. For the launch, Aeromexico will offer introductory fares starting at USD 599 in Economy Class and USD 1999 in Premier Class.
Mr. Enrique Alfaro Ramirez, Constitutional Governor of the State of Jalisco, mentioned: “On December 15, the first flight from Madrid to Guadalajara will be arriving in our city. Today is a step that many have worked to achieve this, we thank Aeromexico for their solidarity with Guadalajara and with our state, thanks to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, as it is also a fundamental promoter in this achievement; to German Ralis, as the head of the state’s Tourism Board, who has led the efforts and to the Alejandro Guzman’s team, who has worked together with Ernesto Sanchez and the entire team of the Economic cabinet, pushing this initiative, which today becomes great news for Guadalajara”.
Andres Castañeda, Aeromexico’s Executive Vice President, Digital and Customer Experience, mentioned:“Connecting the State of Jalisco directly with Spain and the European continent marks a new Aeromexico stage. This announcement is only one part of the growth plans we have in this state and others that our clients demand, including more opportunities for air cargo transportation. We thank the authorities of the Government of Jalisco for their continued support, and the entire team of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico because as this is only possible thanks to joint efforts”.
For his part, Raul Revuelta Musalem, General Director of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP) was pleased to complete a long-term project: “We are thrilled to materialize this effort of more than 20 years, achieving a direct route to Europe, to and from the Guadalajara Airport. This manifests Aeromexico’s progress and its confidence in the growth and modernization of this airport. Even in these circumstances, GAP is investing more than 15 billion pesos through the Guadalajara 2020-2026 Plan, which includes the remodeling of Terminal 1, the construction of a second runway, and of Terminal 2”.
Aeromexico recently announced the acquisition of new state-of-the-art aircraft, whose deliveries began last June. With this, Mexico’s global airline will continue to increase its connectivity network, offering a cutting- edge service with the highest safety standards and modern, efficient, and less polluting aircraft.
Aeromexico Cargo can serve 41 airports in Mexico and multiple international destinations in the U.S., Canada, Central, and South America, Asia, and Europe.