On Friday, July 30, the FAA announced that Mexico does not meet international safety standards and as a result has downgraded the country’s status from a Category 1 to Category 2 rating.
A major impact of this ruling is that U.S. carriers must immediately terminate all codesharing with Mexico-based airlines, including American’s codeshare flights operated by Mexicana.
Therefore, until these flight numbers can be removed from GDS publication, American has “zeroed out” availability on AA* flights operated by MX.
Passengers booked on an AA*/MX flight will be contacted by Reservations and given the option of being rebooked on the same flight, but with an MX flight number, or receiving a full refund.
We are currently assessing how this might impact corporate and agency agreements, and will advise of any required contractual changes. Updates as available.
AA/MX Codeshare
August 3rd, 2010
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