Global aviation logistics specialist, Menzies Aviation, is strengthening its presence in Latin America thanks to several new ground services contracts in Mexico. The contracts with American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines and TAG Airlines mean Menzies now operates at 31 airports in the region.

John Redmond, Executive VP – Americas, Menzies Aviation commented: “We are excited to further expand our presence in Latin America with these new contract wins across Mexico, which highlight the positive reputation Menzies has built for providing safe, secure and consistent quality service across the region. We look forward to continuing to strengthen and grow our relationships with each of these airlines in the future.”

For American Airlines Menzies has been awarded the contract for the delivery of passenger, ramp and cabin cleaning services at Chetumal and for ramp and cabin cleaning cleaning services at Manzanillo. Chetumal is a new airport for Menzies’ Mexico operations.

At Cancun (CUN), Mexico’s second busiest airport, Menzies is providing Aeroflot with passenger, ramp, and cabin cleaning services. The Russian carrier has recently launched operations at the airport and is a new customer for Menzies at this location.

At Huatulco and Zihuantanejo airports, Menzies has secured contracts to provide ramp and cabin cleaning services for Air Canada.

Delta has awarded Menzies ramp and cabin cleaning services contracts at two stations in Mexico, which will see Menzies servicing 355 flights a year from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) and 575 flights a year at Monterrey Airport (MTY). Monterrey is a new station for Menzies, becoming its 31st airport in Mexico, and its 40th in the Latin America region.

Meanwhile Flair Airlines has selected Menzies to provide ground handling services at Los Cabos and Cancun from February. The Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier is establishing new routes for its start up across Mexico.

Frontier Airlines has also awarded Menzies the contract for the provision of ground handling services at Cancun, and similarly TAG has also awarded a ground handling services contract to Menzies at Cancun, as well as Merida, Oaxaca, Tuxla Gutierrez and Guadalajara. The TAG contract is a significant win for Menzies and will bring an additional 1,667 turns to the business in Mexico.

Leave a Reply