Mexicana Airlines declared bankruptcy in the United States and Mexico on Tuesday, citing a slumping economy, high labor costs and setbacks from last year's H1N1 flu crisis. The bankruptcy came amid a flurry of Mexico-related aviation news the past week, including Friday's U.S. decision to downgrade
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American Airlines says it's offering frequent fliers the chance to book short flights for 17,500 miles each way, nearly one-third less than the usual toll. American Airlines said Tuesday the offer lasts until Aug. 31 for travel up to Dec. 15 on American, American Eagle or AmericanConnection nonstop
China's Shanghai Airlines is to leave Star Alliance following the decision of its merger partner, China Eastern Airlines, to join rival SkyTeam. China Eastern opted for SkyTeam in April and, at the time, the consequences of the decision on Shanghai Airlines were unclear.
Germany's Air Berlin says it is joining the oneworld alliance in a bid to offer its customers more flight destinations. The country's second-biggest airline said in a regulatory filing it has reached a basic agreement with British Airways on Monday to join the alliance.
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