"Indefinite" suspension of Mexicana operations leaves more questions than answers

El Financiero

There are more questions than answers concerning Mexicana Airlines "indefinite" suspension.

At least 72 aircraft remain parked at Mexico City's International Airport pending resolution of bankruptcy proceedings in Mexico and the United States as other airlines scramble to pick up Mexicana business.

According to The Dallas Morning News, American Airlines has added an extra round trip between Dallas/Fort Worth and Mexico City.

Meanwhile, it's uncertain if the group of investors, Tenadora K, that stepped in to save Mexicana and its Click and Link subsidiaries will continue talks with the pilots and flight attendants unions in a effort to cut salaries and staff.

If even those parties reach agreement, there is a question of whether Mexicana could resume business. Communications and Transportation Secretary Juan Molinar said it is unclear whether an airline in bankruptcy proceedings can be granted the operating permit that Mexicana would need.

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