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Mexico's historic flagship carrier, connecting the nation for decades.

Founded

1921

Headquarters

Mexico City, Mexico

Mexicana de Aviación, officially known as Compañía Mexicana de Aviación, was Mexico's oldest and largest airline, founded in 1921. It operated an extensive domestic and international network, serving destinations across the Americas, Europe, and beyond, and was long considered the country's flagship carrier. The airline suspended operations in August 2010 after filing for bankruptcy protection, unable to resolve financial difficulties and labor disputes. Its collapse left a significant gap in Mexican aviation and affected thousands of employees and passengers. In 2023, the Mexican government announced the revival of the Mexicana de Aviación brand under state control, with the military-linked entity SEDENA taking a leading role. The relaunched carrier began limited operations in late 2023, initially focusing on domestic routes.

Hubs & network

Mexicana historically operated its primary hub at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport, with secondary focus on other major Mexican cities.

Fleet

The original Mexicana operated Boeing 727, 757, and 767 aircraft, while the relaunched 2023 version began operations with Boeing 737 family jets.

Notable facts

›Founded in 1921, Mexicana de Aviación was one of the oldest airlines in the world at the time of its 2010 suspension.
›The airline suspended all flights in August 2010 following bankruptcy and unresolved labor strikes.
›The Mexican government relaunched the Mexicana brand in 2023 under state and military oversight.
›At its peak, Mexicana served over 30 destinations domestically and internationally.
›Mexicana was a member of the oneworld alliance before its 2010 collapse.

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Breeze Airways is an American low-cost airline headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. It was founded by David Neeleman, who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Breeze's operations launched on May 27, 2021, with its inaugural flight from Tampa International Airport to Charleston International Airport.

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