Key Player in Mexican Aviation Industry
Giancarlo Mulinelli, the Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Grupo Aeroméxico, announced a 9% increase in connectivity with Spain during the first half of the year. As a result, Aeroméxico will offer 71 flights between Mexico and Spain during the summer season.
New Routes Announced
- Starting March 28, Aeroméxico will launch the Mexico-Barcelona route with six weekly flights.
- From April 13, Monterrey-Paris flights will operate three times a week.
Collaboration with Government and Cultural Recognition
During the Fitur tourism fair, Mulinelli expressed gratitude to the federal government for allowing Aeroméxico to transport a sculpture by Mexican artist César Mencha to Madrid’s Puerta del Sol. The sculpture, a version of Mencha’s iconic “Oso y el Madroño,” is a popular spot for tourist photographs.
Support from Tourism Officials
Miguel Aguíñiga, Head of Innovation, Sustainability, and Tourism Professionalization at Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism, praised Aeroméxico for its role in promoting both domestic and international tourism through enhanced connectivity.
“I want to thank and congratulate the authorities for their initiative and for inviting us to be strategically involved in transporting the sculpture,” said Giancarlo Mulinelli.
“I appreciate everything Aeroméxico does to connect Mexico. The 32 states represented here do a lot to promote and attract tourists. I thank the private sector for their participation, as we couldn’t achieve this without Aeroméxico’s presence. Their efforts and position among the world’s most punctual airlines are truly commendable,” Aguíñiga added.
Market Performance and Competition
According to data from the Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC), between January and November of the previous year, Aeroméxico transported 1,804,902 passengers, a 1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of these, 91% traveled from Mexico to Madrid, while the remaining 9% flew to Barcelona.
As of now, Spanish airline Iberia holds a 40.5% market share, while Aeroméxico accounts for 31.5%.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Giancarlo Mulinelli? He is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Grupo Aeroméxico.
- What new routes will Aeroméxico launch? Aeroméxico will start the Mexico-Barcelona route with six weekly flights beginning March 28 and introduce Monterrey-Paris flights, operating three times a week from April 13.
- Why is Aeroméxico’s connectivity important? Enhanced connectivity boosts tourism, both domestic and international, connecting more people to various destinations and promoting cultural exchange.
- What is Aeroméxico’s market share in Spain? Aeroméxico holds 31.5% of the market share in Spain, with Iberia leading at 40.5%.
