Mexicana Airlines Update

Just back from an informative dinner discussing the current status of Mexicana Airlines. Thank you TI and Mexicana Airlines for hosting. I wanted to take a moment and share a few updates I received this evening.

1) Mexicana Airlines has filed for the equivalent to our Chapter 11 bankruptcy for financial restructuring. This is the same protection we've seen major US auto makers, and in the past, major US airlines file for.

2) Mexicana Airlines has reached an agreement with it's labor unions and with the commitment of it's employees is proceeding forward in its work towards financial solvency.

3) Mexicana is 89 years old. It was the first international airline to fly to the US. The first airline to have flight attendants. The first airline to offer an inflight magazine and it is one of the few North American airlines that still offers an open bar and a hot meal.

4) The Washington Dulles to Cancun route has been a popular route for Mexicana Airlines and at this time there is no talk of discontinuing it. Right now flights are operating as usual.

5) The situation with Mexicana Airlines could happen to any hotel, cruise line, airline or other travel company. This is why we stress over and over the importance of travel insurance. Peace of mind is worth just a few dollars more for your vacation package.