Delta to Shell Out $65 Million in Aeromexico in New Partnership

Delta to Shell Out $65 Million in Aeromexico in New Partnership

Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeromexico have announced a tentative agreement for a long-term, exclusive commercial alliance. Under the agreement, Delta and Aeromexico will expand cooperation to leverage each other’s strengths and link Delta’s expansive network with Mexico’s largest passenger network. As part of the agreement, Delta also will invest $65 million in Aeromexico.

The agreement means customers will get network-wide codesharing to include all Delta and Aeromexico flights between the U.S. and Mexico as well as flights within the carriers’ domestic networks and to other key international destinations.

Sales teams will offer joint contracting to corporate customers. Elite and Platinum customers will get expedited call handling. Elite and Platinum customers will be able to reserve preferred seating via the carriers’ reservations centers. The two carriers will co-locate their airport facilities in the future.