Mexico's Efficient Legacy: With a History of 86 Years of Operation and Bragging Rights as the Fourth-Oldest Airline in the World
2007; De Gruyter; Volume: 44; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
0002-2543
Autores Tópico(s)Defense, Military, and Policy Studies
ResumoThe fourth-oldest airline in the world, the 86-year-old Compania Mexicana de Aviacion, is a legacy carrier that has played an important role in Mexico’s air transport system. Now, it is making a transition to a lower cost structure while still maintaining its position as a consumer-friendly carrier. Its purchase by a private investor group from the state holding company Cintra in late 2005 has led to steps to cut operating costs and restructure operations. In addition to working with the unions to reduce labor expenses, pay for top management has been tied to the company’s performance in a variable compensation program. Aircraft efficiency is also on the rise through re-scheduling flights from its hubs and other measures. Additional steps are described, along with charts showing selected operational data, and some data about new airline start-ups in Mexico.
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