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Mexicana

Fleet:
Type	Number in Fleet
A318-100	10
A319-100	20
A320-200	29
B767-300	2

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Strengths and opportunities:
- Managed to lower cost structure through restructuring
- Mexico one of the busiest tourism destinations in the world; attracts Americans, Canadians, Latin Americans and even Europeans
- Large number of Mexicans living in the U.S.
- Protected by restrictive air service treaty with the U.S.
- Large and protected presence at congested Mexico City airport
- Uses low-fare unit Click Mexicana to compete with LCCs

Weaknesses and threats:
- Strong unions
- Tough competition from new generation of LCCs
- Few longhaul opportunities from Mexico
- Low average incomes in Mexico, especially in southern states
- Tourist industry occasionally threatened by hurricanes and violent crime
- U.S. market could become open skies soon, meaning more competition
- High airport costs in Mexico
- Congestion in Mexico City

Financial data is sourced from company reports. The strengths and weaknesses are based on an analysis by Airline Weekly's editors. Information provided on airlineweekly.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.

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