Mexicana files for bankruptcy - info & advice [merged]
Aug 5, 2010, 4:22 am
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Aug 5, 2010, 6:56 am
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It would be nice if they'd just explain their plan in detail and openly rather than the media and customers having to guess the nature and structure of this process.
Aug 5, 2010, 7:02 am
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I am flying MEX-LGW in a premium cabin next week and have had no communication from them. I rang them 24 hours ago and after a long wait was told my flight was confirmed. I pointed out that no flights were being loaded for Sept when I am due to return to MEX and was fobbed off.
Now all international flights have been pulled for new booking since 1800 yesterday. Several departed as scheduled this morning, but I wonder how long for.
The last press release says they are looking after their customers but I am not so sure. Will they even be in a position to reschedule us on AAnother AAirline?
Aug 5, 2010, 7:09 am
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I am flying MEX-LGW in a premium cabin next week and have had no communication from them. I rang them 24 hours ago and after a long wait was told my flight was confirmed. I pointed out that no flights were being loaded for Sept when I am due to return to MEX and was fobbed off.
Now all international flights have been pulled for new booking since 1800 yesterday. Several departed as scheduled this morning, but I wonder how long for.
The last press release says they are looking after their customers but I am not so sure. Will they even be in a position to reschedule us on AAnother AAirline?
I am flying MEX-LGW in a premium cabin next week and have had no communication from them. I rang them 24 hours ago and after a long wait was told my flight was confirmed. I pointed out that no flights were being loaded for Sept when I am due to return to MEX and was fobbed off.
Now all international flights have been pulled for new booking since 1800 yesterday. Several departed as scheduled this morning, but I wonder how long for.
The last press release says they are looking after their customers but I am not so sure. Will they even be in a position to reschedule us on AAnother AAirline?
I'll call AA later today as I suspect I'll get more sense out of them. If I hear anything interesting I will report back.
Aug 5, 2010, 6:15 pm
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Update On Mexico Codeshare Bookings
Following the Federal Aviation Administration's decision on July 30 to revise the rating of Mexico's civil aviation authority, U.S. airlines are prohibited from offering codeshare service on any Mexican airline. As a result, we are advising our customers who have already purchased an American Airlines codeshare flight operated by Mexicana that they will be re-ticketed as Mexicana passengers on the same itineraries or they have the option to receive a refund for their purchased flight. Mexicana codeshare flights operated by American or American Eagle are not affected by the FAA's decision.
Following the Federal Aviation Administration's decision on July 30 to revise the rating of Mexico's civil aviation authority, U.S. airlines are prohibited from offering codeshare service on any Mexican airline. As a result, we are advising our customers who have already purchased an American Airlines codeshare flight operated by Mexicana that they will be re-ticketed as Mexicana passengers on the same itineraries or they have the option to receive a refund for their purchased flight. Mexicana codeshare flights operated by American or American Eagle are not affected by the FAA's decision.
Aug 6, 2010, 5:37 am
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HELP- Reservation with Mexicana Airlines in NOV - SJC-GDL
I'm not sure if this is the place for this but I need advice.
I booked 2 one way flights for November. San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) through Mexicana. Then my flight home on Volaris GDL - SJC. Luckilly I didn't choose Mexicana for R/T. I wanted to try out both airlines and I actually saved 10$ and didn't have to fly any red eyes doing it this way.
Now I've found out that Mexicana has filed for Bankruptcy and suspended all sales of flights to and from the US. I'd like some ideas on what I should do. I did opt in for the travel insurance on Mexicana's website. So I'm guessing I will get a refund if they do go under with the insurance company if not the airline. I went with the "Saver" airfare. So I'm not sure how the airline itself handles these situations.
Luckily this has happened with more than enough time to get another 1 way flight to GDL on the same date with another airline at around the same price but do you think I'm just gonna have to eat the cost of the fare? I'm tempted to wait for Volaris's prices to go down again and book my one way with them. It would really suck thoe if I did that only to find out later that Mexicana fixed the problem after I forked over more cash for another flight.
Any opinions on what I should or shouldn't do would be appreciated.
I booked 2 one way flights for November. San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) through Mexicana. Then my flight home on Volaris GDL - SJC. Luckilly I didn't choose Mexicana for R/T. I wanted to try out both airlines and I actually saved 10$ and didn't have to fly any red eyes doing it this way.
Now I've found out that Mexicana has filed for Bankruptcy and suspended all sales of flights to and from the US. I'd like some ideas on what I should do. I did opt in for the travel insurance on Mexicana's website. So I'm guessing I will get a refund if they do go under with the insurance company if not the airline. I went with the "Saver" airfare. So I'm not sure how the airline itself handles these situations.
Luckily this has happened with more than enough time to get another 1 way flight to GDL on the same date with another airline at around the same price but do you think I'm just gonna have to eat the cost of the fare? I'm tempted to wait for Volaris's prices to go down again and book my one way with them. It would really suck thoe if I did that only to find out later that Mexicana fixed the problem after I forked over more cash for another flight.
Any opinions on what I should or shouldn't do would be appreciated.
Aug 6, 2010, 6:46 am
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Rather than start a new thread, there's are active discussions on the Mexicana bankruptcy here that may give you some insights:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newss...ket-sales.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...ankruptcy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newss...ket-sales.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...ankruptcy.html
Aug 9, 2010, 12:38 pm
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MH88,
I think you should ask your Credit Card company to put a hold on it possibly. If possible at all.
I think you should ask your Credit Card company to put a hold on it possibly. If possible at all.
I'm not sure if this is the place for this but I need advice.
I booked 2 one way flights for November. San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) through Mexicana. Then my flight home on Volaris GDL - SJC. Luckilly I didn't choose Mexicana for R/T. I wanted to try out both airlines and I actually saved 10$ and didn't have to fly any red eyes doing it this way.
Now I've found out that Mexicana has filed for Bankruptcy and suspended all sales of flights to and from the US. I'd like some ideas on what I should do. I did opt in for the travel insurance on Mexicana's website. So I'm guessing I will get a refund if they do go under with the insurance company if not the airline. I went with the "Saver" airfare. So I'm not sure how the airline itself handles these situations.
Luckily this has happened with more than enough time to get another 1 way flight to GDL on the same date with another airline at around the same price but do you think I'm just gonna have to eat the cost of the fare? I'm tempted to wait for Volaris's prices to go down again and book my one way with them. It would really suck thoe if I did that only to find out later that Mexicana fixed the problem after I forked over more cash for another flight.
Any opinions on what I should or shouldn't do would be appreciated.
I booked 2 one way flights for November. San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) through Mexicana. Then my flight home on Volaris GDL - SJC. Luckilly I didn't choose Mexicana for R/T. I wanted to try out both airlines and I actually saved 10$ and didn't have to fly any red eyes doing it this way.
Now I've found out that Mexicana has filed for Bankruptcy and suspended all sales of flights to and from the US. I'd like some ideas on what I should do. I did opt in for the travel insurance on Mexicana's website. So I'm guessing I will get a refund if they do go under with the insurance company if not the airline. I went with the "Saver" airfare. So I'm not sure how the airline itself handles these situations.
Luckily this has happened with more than enough time to get another 1 way flight to GDL on the same date with another airline at around the same price but do you think I'm just gonna have to eat the cost of the fare? I'm tempted to wait for Volaris's prices to go down again and book my one way with them. It would really suck thoe if I did that only to find out later that Mexicana fixed the problem after I forked over more cash for another flight.
Any opinions on what I should or shouldn't do would be appreciated.
Aug 12, 2010, 8:28 pm
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Aug 12, 2010, 8:37 pm
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Aug 16, 2010, 11:16 am
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Well folks it looks like things aren't looking too good for this. This is spanish only but still Mexicana could shut down with in 48 hours.
http://eleconomista.com.mx/corporati...rra-deja-volar
http://eleconomista.com.mx/corporati...rra-deja-volar
Aug 16, 2010, 5:13 pm
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Aug 16, 2010, 5:17 pm
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Well folks it looks like things aren't looking too good for this.