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The bone Aeromar pilots and flight attendants prepare an “imminent” to hit next February 16 before debt defaultas well as the crisis of its operations in recent months.

According to José Alonso Torres, spokesperson for the Aviation Pilots Union Association (BLADE), the Mexican airline founded in 1987, did not demonstrate the solvency to face 120 million pesos he owes in wagesas good as 500 million at Mexico City International Airport (AICM). That’s what he said in an interview for Expansion:

“It’s almost a given, with a 95% probability that next Thursday we will go on strike, there is a slight possibility that Aeromar will pay part of its debts or that an investor will appear”

As if that were not enough, he also has a debt with the tax administration service (SAT) which amounts to 3 billion pesos.

A person stands at an empty counter of Mexican carrier Aeromar at Benito Juarez International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
A person stands at an empty counter of Mexican carrier Aeromar at Benito Juarez International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

It should be noted that in recent days it has been announced that the American group In Airlines had signed a letter the intention to acquire the airline and seeks an agreement with the government for the term of the payment of the debts. However, Alonso Torres pointed out that so far more progress regarding this process, they are therefore only a “potential investor”.

The movement of unions occurs within hours of the expiration of a IMCA Ultimatum for Aeromar to settle, i.e. before February 15 at 11:59 p.m. Although the company sent a payment proposal, its contents or acceptance were not made public.

“As of February 16, they would no longer be allowed to operate at Mexico City International Airport. This is the main reason for what is happening,” he stressed.

Stock image.  Aeroméxico planes are seen at Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico.  July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
Stock image. Aeroméxico planes are seen at Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico. July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

In the face of possible bankruptcy, Aeromar’s pilots’ and flight attendants’ unions began to seek agreements so that its members can be placed in Aeroméxico.

The Association of Aviation Flight Attendants Union (ASSA) indicated that he had requested assistance from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) and Aeroméxico so that the flight attendants of the regional airline are required to join the ranks of the company “Caballero Águila”.

In an informative circular, There is Salazar LozaSecretary General of ASSA, indicated that You can start the process to enter Aeromexico.

“This support has been requested because of the very difficult situation we are currently experiencing, and which they know well (…) Empathy and the will of the parties concerned are essential to give our members certainty in this situation. “

A person waits next to an empty counter of Mexican carrier Aeromar at Benito Juarez International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico, January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Cortes REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
A person waits next to an empty counter of Mexican carrier Aeromar at Benito Juarez International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico, January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Cortes REFILE – QUALITY REPEAT

Flight attendants are even advised to contact the courier [email protected] in case they cannot be contacted by telephone or mail by ASSA.

In addition, through the STPS, there have been approaches with other airlines try to place both cabin crew and ground staff.

In this regard, the ASPA spokesperson indicated that the number of pilots has decreased in recent daysas Aeromar currently only operates two aircraft.

“Before Friday there were 86 drivers, now there are 76. Several have resigned for the same reason”

Aeromar’s staff consists of approximately 600 direct workersaccording to the unions.

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