Airline mergers

Now that United and Continental are flying together, more talk is heard about merging Aeroméxico and Mexicana. For the moment, it is just that, talk. Meanwhile, new low-fare carrier Interjet has reiterated its interest in acquiring new low-fare carrier Volaris.

Volaris inaugurated service to San José, California recently. Former Finance Minister Pedro Aspe, television magnate Jean Azcárraga and world’s richest man Carlos Slim are partners in the Volaris venture. They have put out word that several purchase offers are being reviewed.

By Jimm Budd