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- Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. operates as Mexico’s largest full-service airline, providing passenger and cargo air transportation services. The company’s core products and services include domestic and international passenger flights in economy and business classes; cargo operations transporting freight and mail across the Americas, Europe, and Asia via Aeroméxico Cargo; loyalty programs through its Club Premier frequent-flyer program and co-branded credit cards with Santander and American Express; and ancillary services including fees for seat selection, upgrades, baggage, charter flights, and codeshare partnerships within the SkyTeam alliance. Grupo Aeroméxico operates a modern fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 MAX 8/9 and 787-9 Dreamliners, which supports its long-haul and wide-body service connecting Mexico to over 50 international cities in 24 countries, with hubs in Mexico City, Felipe Ángeles, and Guadalajara. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company targets business and leisure travelers across North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe and Asia.
Recent major changes include a successful initial public offering (IPO) completed on November 6, 2025, marking its relisting on the New York Stock Exchange and the Mexican Stock Exchange after delisting following a Chapter 11 restructuring in 2022. The IPO raised approximately $223 million to fund fleet expansion, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced customer experience. Grupo Aeroméxico has fortified its strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines, which remains a key shareholder and partner under a new four-year lock-up agreement, supporting network synergies and providing maintenance collaboration. The company is actively modernizing its fleet towards greater fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, aligning with its net-zero emissions target by 2050. Additionally, the restoration of Mexico’s FAA Category 1 safety rating in 2023 enables Aeroméxico to expand U.S. routes and operate new aircraft on U.S. flights. Going forward, the company plans to add new international routes, including expanding its European network with flights to Barcelona and Paris starting in spring 2026. Grupo Aeroméxico continues to face domestic competition from low-cost carriers but leverages its premium service and extensive global network to maintain a leading market share of 36.3% in Mexican air travel as of mid-2025.
Industrially, Grupo Aeroméxico operates within the airline and aerospace sectors, focusing on commercial aviation services, including passenger and cargo transport and travel-related loyalty programs. The company is a member of the international SkyTeam airline alliance and plays a vital role in Mexico’s transportation infrastructure, supporting tourism, business travel, and trade connectivity. The company employs over 17,000 people and maintains presence primarily in the Americas with expanding operations in Europe and Asia. This comprehensive service offering and strategic positioning underscore Grupo Aeroméxico’s status as a key player in Latin America’s aviation market and its ongoing growth trajectory following financial restructuring and public market re-entry.