SkyTeam member Aeromexico has issued an interesting business class fare. Flights from several Spanish airports to Mexico City are sold for as little as €661 oneway with a change of planes in Amsterdam or Madrid. The fare includes lounge access and 32 kg of hold luggage.
You can find this fare with departure from the following Spanish airports:
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Aeromexico with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as Aeromexico doesn’t have availabilities on all possible flight dates.
On the long-haul routes between Europe and Mexico City, you will be travelling in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The configuration depends on whether the aircraft is a B787-8 or B787-9. The feeder flights are Boeing 737 or an Embraer-Jet services, operated by Air Europa, is used. You can expect better catering and an empty middle seat.
On some flights from the Canaries to Madrid, you can end up on an Air Europa Boeing 787 with lie-flat-seats, enabling you to add two more hours in lie-flat-business to your journey.
Aeromexico has two different business class products on their Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The -8s have a 2-2-2 configuration, where you would need to climb over your seatmate to leave your seat if you are in a window seat. They do recline to a lie-flat position.
The -9 Dreamliner however, has Super Diamond seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, allowing direct aisle access.
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Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets at this price are available until July 31, 2024 for travel between August 2024 and March 2025. You must book at least 45 days in advance to get the lowest fare.
Finding these tickets can be tricky, as Google Flights previews some, but not all flight dates accurately. While you can purchase tickets from Aeromexico for some of these dates, others are only available through online travel agencies when using searching via Skyscanner. Itineraries with two or more stops and overnight layovers are usually not available on Aeromexico’s website.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Google Flights also previews roundtrips from the three mentioned airports for €1,500 or less. However, these tickets are not distributed through Aeromexico’s website, and you will have a hard time finding a vendor that actually sells them at the advertised fare.
Miles & Points
Aeromexico issues these tickets in booking class I. You can expect the following earnings for a ticket from Bilbao via Amsterdam:
- 13,467 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 12,874 Award Miles + 105 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 12,874 RDM + 1,931 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 9,656 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,656 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 9,656 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 9,656 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 9,656 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 9,656 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 8,046 Award Miles + 51 XP on Flying Blue
- 8,046 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 8,046 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,046 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 8,046 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 8,046 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 8,046 Miles on ITA Volare
- 6,437 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 5,627 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
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Destination
Information & Tips for Mexico
Mexico offers diverse attractions such as the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, the beaches of Cancún and Playa del Carmen, and vibrant cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is useful in smaller towns. Prices are generally affordable, with a wide range depending on location and type of service. The climate varies from tropical along the coasts to more temperate inland, with the dry season from November to April being the most popular time to visit.
Mexico’s transport infrastructure varies widely. In major cities like Mexico City, public transit includes a large metro system, buses, and taxis, though congestion and safety concerns can be issues. Ride-hailing apps are popular in urban areas. Between cities, long-distance buses are common, affordable, and cover most routes, while domestic flights offer faster but more expensive options. Road conditions outside major highways can be uneven, and travel times may be long.
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Information & Tips for Mexico City
Mexico City offers a rich mix of history and culture, with landmarks like the Zócalo, Chapultepec Park, Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, and the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan nearby. The local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted in most places. The city is affordable for many travellers, though prices can be higher in tourist-heavy areas. The weather is mild year-round, with warm summers and cooler winters, though air pollution can sometimes be an issue, especially in the winter months.
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Finally, dear Felix.
Thanks a lot!