Aeroméxico, in collaboration with Delta, will offer the first non-stop route from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Mexico City.
The Vice President of Sales of Aeroméxico, José Ángel Zapata, and the Director of Sales of Aeroméxico, Ivan Vukov, visited the consulate of Mexico in Raleigh to talk about this new route.
The route will begin operating daily from July 1, 2024.
The route from Raleigh-Durham will be part of the 14 new direct connections implemented this year between Mexico and the United States.
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Direct flight schedule
Roundtrip service for direct flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City will operate daily at the following times.
The new direct Aeroméxico flight with an itinerary from Raleigh-Durham to Cdmx will have an approximate duration of 4 hours and 5 minutes.
Currently an Aeroméxico flight from Raleigh to Cdmx with a stopover in Atlanta for 1 hour and 20 minutes and in Miami for 3 hours, the time may vary depending on the stopover contemplated in the itinerary.
"We are very excited to be here with our friends from the Mexican Consulate, sharing the news about our services that will connect the Triangle area in North Carolina with Mexico."
José Ángel Zapata, Sales Director of Aeroméxico
Strong link between Mexico and North Carolina
This new route is very important for the companies because they explained that there is a very important connection between both cities.
“The bond between the North Carolina area and Mexico is very strong,” Zapata said in response to Enlace Latino NC .
More than 600 thousand Mexicans reside in North Carolina, with an annual growth of 20 percent.
In addition, they have seen very strong economic growth in recent years in pharmaceutical, biomedical, agriculture and technology industries, Zapata said.
“Also, the fact that Mexico is one of North Carolina's most important trading partners,” Zapata added. “In fact, Mexico is among the top three in trade, along with China and Canada.”
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Aeroméxico punctuality and safety
Aeroméxico was classified as the most punctual airline in the world in February, according to Cirum, a firm specialized in analysis of the aviation sector.
92 percent of all the airline's flights arrived on time, Zapata announced.
Amid safety problems and concerns with Boeing aircraft, Zapata mentioned that the airline has had no problems with this manufacturer's aircraft.
"We have Boeing planes, just over half of Aeroméxico's fleet, and we haven't had any incidents," Zapata said. "When it happened with other airlines, we did have several ground operations and we performed all the necessary safety tests, but for now, we're very happy with the Boeing fleet."
What will be the price of the ticket?
The answer varies and depends on many factors such as seasonality, demand, ticket flexibility and others.
Currently, they are offering a promotional sale where passengers can purchase for as little as $499 round trip to Mexico City, said Ivan Vukov, sales director for Aeroméxico.
Aeroméxico's direct flights from Raleigh to Mexico City will arrive at Benito Juárez International Airport.
Aeroméxico's approach to agricultural and business workers
Before starting the route, Zapata contacted ambassador Claudia Velasco, Consul General of Mexico in Raleigh, who helped him connect with the local community.
“We went to Vass, to the area where the agricultural fields are located, where our Mexican compatriots work, to understand a little more about their logistics and, more importantly, how we can share the message that Aeroméxico is here,” Zapata said.
Additionally, they have met with other local business leaders to determine needs and opportunities in the area.
Aeroméxico qualifies for RDU's incentive program for new carriers, which includes waived landing and facility fees, plus up to $225,000 in marketing support over two years.
It is the third new airline to begin or announce international service at RDU in 2023.
Air France's inaugural flight from Paris to RDU landed on October 30, and Lufthansa announced in September that it will launch direct service to Frankfurt, Germany, next June. Mexico City will be RDU's ninth international destination.
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