Aeroméxico talks continue

Although the threatened strike never materialized, management at Aeroméxico still is negotiating with the flight attendants’ union over what is being referred to as Contract B, under which new recruits would accept considerably less benefits than those enjoyed by current employees. The airline insists that it cannot offer newcomers better terms than those provided by rival, low-fare airlines. Aeroméxico argues that it has been losing market share to its competitors. The union, however, notes that Aeroméxico doubled its market share when financially troubled Mexicana Airlines stopped flying nearly three years ago. Talks continue.

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Jimm Budd

Reporting From Mexico City

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