Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 61 Published Articles 3583 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone American Express operates many Centurion Lounges worldwide with over 40 locations from which to choose Each of these lounges offers a varying level of amenities and services it is an upper-end lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and beverages we’ll be looking at the American Express Centurion Lounge at Terminal A at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey one of several American Express lounges located in Mexico where the lounge is located and its operating hours and what amenities are offered in the lounge you need one of American Express’s premium cards These include complimentary access to all Centurion or American Express lounges throughout the world: Hot Tip: Check to see if you’re eligible for a welcome bonus offer of up to 175k points with the Amex Platinum. The current public offer is 80,000 points (This targeted offer was independently researched and may not be available to all applicants.) along with your boarding pass and identification to the check-in agent as you enter the Lounge There are a few rules you should be aware of when using this Centurion Lounge: American Express further describes the lounge as “in the blue building with red columns.” There is a separate Centurion Lounge located in Terminal B which is perfect for those flying out early or late This lounge is different than some other American Express lounges since there is a charge for food There are several light bites you can grab for free such as snacks and a few warm options from the small buffet Here is what you can typically expect to be able to order in the lounge for breakfast though your food offerings may differ upon arrival: Here is what you may be able to choose from for lunch and dinner: Prices tend to be quite reasonable — around $5 to $10 per entree — and you’ll want to consider bringing cash to tip at the end of your meal Well drinks are complimentary and are served at the bar There is a menu on-site which offers the prices of the more expensive premium options Bottom Line: While beverages and light snacks are complimentary so you will need to pay for all hot food ordered This lounge does feature a clean set of restrooms unlike other larger American Express lounges which is reported by others to be hit or miss as to whether it is fast enough for larger downloads you may want to download any larger files before arriving at the lounge Bottom Line: Wi-Fi is slow, so you may want to consider using your phone or a personal hotspot for faster service The lounge offers a few televisions broadcasting international news stations you may want to bring your own entertainment There are a few racks of magazines and newspapers for your enjoyment The American Express Centurion Lounge in Monterrey it is one of the few places to relax before flights at Monterrey airport It’s definitely a better option than waiting in the terminal so if you have one of American Express’ premium cards it’s certainly worth stopping in if you arrive at the airport before your flight Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary at Centurion Lounges worldwide while in other lounges there is a staffed bartender At the American Express Centurion Lounge in Monterrey there is a menu on-site which offers the prices of the more expensive premium options To receive a Centurion card, you need to have a minimum, undisclosed, spending amount each year on American Express cards traditionally in the several hundreds of thousands of dollars a year American Express will reach out to you regarding the “black” American Express card There is no public way to directly apply for the card There are 2 Centurion Lounges at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey One is at Terminal A inside Security (departure level The other is at Terminal B (departure level you need one of American Express’s premium credit cards or charge cards The information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer James (Jamie) started The Forward Cabin blog to educate readers about points He’s spoken at Princeton University and The New York Times Travel Show and has been quoted in dozens of travel publications Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter We respect your privacy. 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Its acquisition of a share in the 13-airport OMA group in Mexico has established it (or will do once the deal is ratified) as the world's leading wholly private sector airport operator as measured by the size of its portfolio - and one that is increasingly focused on the Americas Our Analysis Reports are only available to CAPA Members CAPA Membership provides exclusive access to in-depth insights on the latest developments in the aviation and travel industry developed by our team of dedicated analysts located in Europe Each report offers a fresh perspective on the latest industry trends and is available online or via the CAPA mobile app with customisable alerts to help you stay informed and identify new business opportunities CAPA Membership also provides access to our full suite of tools including a tailored selection of more than 1,000 News Briefs every week and comprehensive data and analysis on thousands of companies around the world Its acquisition of a share in the 13-airport OMA group in Mexico We would like to personalise your experience with ch-aviation Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself Aerolitoral (Monterrey Mariano Escobedo) has provisionally ended E175 operations following the return of its last remaining aircraft of the type to GECAS last week According to Skyliner Aviation, XA-ACF (msn 17000137) was ferried to Porto Alegre International As it stands, the Aeroméxico (AM, México City International) regional partner's fleet now consists of sixteen E145s, thirteen E170s, and thirty-six E190s By the end of 2016, the airline will have completed its fleet transition from Boeing to become an all-Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) operator the LCC signed a purchase agreement for 40 A320neo and 12 A320ceo representing the biggest aircraft order placed by a single airline with Airbus in Latin American history Aeroméxico (AM, México City International) has signed a letter of intent with DAE Capital to lease twelve B737 MAX with deliveries scheduled to begin in October 2021 The tentative order is subject to US Bankruptcy Court approval given the court is supervising Aeroméxico's Chapter 11 restructuring The carrier did not disclose the specific variants covered by the LOI that it had on direct order from the manufacturer VivaAerobus (Monterrey Mariano Escobedo) is working with several financial institutions to prepare for a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States It is reportedly working together with Barclays, Goldman Sachs Group, and JP Morgan Chase Bank The report did not specify at which stock exchange the IPO would take place The Mexican low-cost carrier refused to comment Chief Executive Juan Carlos Zuazua said listing plans had been put on hold but would be revisited "when the time is right" which has allowed us to cover important domestic and international routes in the United States and Central America,” said Andres Conesa According to the ch-aviation database, AeroMéxico Connect operated a total of thirty-three ERJ-145s over the course of its history. As it stands, with their departure, AeroMéxico Connect's fleet now consists of thirteen E170s and forty-one E190s Grupo Aeroméxico is to invest USD5 billion over the next five years following its successful exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection “Aeroméxico is planning to invest approximately USD5 billion over the next five years in fleet and customer experience improvements,” the company announced in a statement it had taken delivery of 31 aircraft and expected to receive 22 more over the course of 2022 it expected to have a fleet of 145 aircraft with an average age of seven years announced it had concluded its financial restructuring process and had emerged from Chapter 11 following the plan’s approval by creditors and the US Bankruptcy Court in New York the company has gained access to about USD1.5 billion in new capital The equity value of the reorganised company is about USD2.564 billion A total of 150,066,355 shares have been issued by the company including new subscribed shares of 136,423,959 valued at about MXN389 pesos (about USD19) per share The largest shareholders of the reorganised company include funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Delta Air Lines as well as existing and new Mexican investors that formed the group with voting control and other funds that were part of the socalled “Ad Hoc Groups of Creditors” are also shareholders after investing about USD720 million in new capital This is in addition to other amounts related to fees accrued on the “Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) facility and on the new equity contributions payable in new stock as provided in the reorganisation plan key stakeholders are funding new exit debt of about USD762.5 million in the form of new US dollar-denominated notes A new board of directors has been formed that is comprised of a majority of Mexican nationals and independent members in full compliance with Mexican foreign investment law and regulations Existing Board Chairman Javier Arrigunaga and Chief Executive Officer Andres Conesa remain in their posts "We look forward to starting a new chapter in our company’s history and investors who have full confidence in our future,” Conesa commented in a statement we will not only continue to streamline our company to become even more sustainable but we will also significantly expand our network and fleet,” he disclosed Aeroméxico worked to expand its operations sustainably and increasing its total seat offering by more than 320% compared to June 2020 figures The company currently flies 84 national and international routes, connecting cities in Mexico to the European market through Madrid Barajas, Spain. In 2022, Aeroméxico planned to continue building on this momentum, including the restart of services to London Heathrow we aim to support airlines by adding capacity when it’s needed most particularly in response to demand fluctuations and seasonality in different markets With a well-established presence in Europe we are expanding our global footprint by focusing on countercyclical markets,” Darius Kajokas The goal is now to ensure sustained operations in the region The first step in setting up a company in Mexico is recruiting a CEO Grupo Aeroméxico, the parent holding of Aeroméxico (AM, México City International) has priced USD500 million of senior secured notes due 2029 with a coupon of 8.25% and USD610 million of senior secured notes due 2031 with a coupon of 8.625% The company says the proceeds will be used to redeem senior secured notes due in 2027 which have an aggregate principal amount of USD662.5 million outstanding The remainder of the monies raised will be used for general corporate purposes The notes will be guaranteed by Grupo Aeroméxico subsidiaries Aeromexico, Aerolitoral S.A. de C.V. dba Aeroméxico Connect (5D, Monterrey Mariano Escobedo), Aerovías Empresa de Cargo S.A. de C.V., dba Aeroméxico Cargo In August, Aeroméxico secured a USD200 million three-year syndicated loan from BBVA México, marking the carrier's return to the Mexican banking market. The group underwent a Chapter 11 reorganisation in 2020. However, it exited the process in early 2022 the company delisted its shares from the Mexican Stock Exchange VivaAerobus (Monterrey Mariano Escobedo) has reached an undisclosed compensation agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the ongoing geared turbofan (GTF) engine recalls that have plagued its operations parking nearly 28% of its fleet during the second quarter of 2024 The Mexican LCC recently reported total operating expenses of USD530 million during the second quarter it said that “a portion of the compensation from Pratt & Whitney GTF engines reliability issues” has been included which has also been impacted by the groundings but has opted against using ACMI for extra capacity VivaAerobus’s in-house fleet comprises 84 aircraft, including twenty-five A320-200s, twenty-two A320-200Ns, ten A321-200s, and twenty-eight A321-200NX It posted a net profit of USD34 million for the quarter representing a 38.4% increase over the same period last year Delta said the DOT’s impending plan to withdraw its approval of the strategic partnership between the carriers “is premature and ineffectual.” It added that unravelling their alliance would significantly harm consumers and US jobs In its original objection back in February Delta and Aeromexico said that if the Department finalised its order Delta and Aeromexico would have to end their immunised joint venture on October 26 Many parties on both sides of the border, including Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) have asked the DOT to renew the joint venture’s ATI and Mexican governments – over which Delta and Aeromexico have no control – is not a rational basis for causing substantial harm to consumers Delta urges the two Governments to continue discussions to seek constructive solutions to their dispute,” said the Atlanta-based carrier Legorreta's firm, Legorreta Arquitectos, was responsible for many of the innovations to the Escuela Tapatía style, especially in Mexico City as seen in the architecture of the National Center for the Arts This hotel was one of Legorreta's first major works with significant input from Barragán The hotel was also designed as a museum of sorts as numerous works of art grace its corridors These include works by noted Mexican and international artists such as Pedro Friedeberg and furniture also had artistic input from the likes of Anni Albers The most spectacular architectural work on display is the hotel's unique outdoor fountain known as "The Fountain of Eternal Movement." This work crafted by Isamo Noguchi deconstructs traditional fountains with falling water in favor of a large pool of water dyed blue circling in a constant whirlpool Ricardo and his son Víctor renamed the firm Legorreta + Legorreta with Víctor taking over after Ricardo's death in 2011 Only certain parts of the hotel are publicly accessible to non-guests but many of the features are visible from the street A historic and beautiful Art Nouveau chamber in a historic railway station An intricate ceramic tile facade adorns this five-star hotel One of the last designs from architect Oscar Niemeyer Somewhat controversial when first unveiled this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem The last home designed in its entirety by noted architect Luis Barragán owes its existence to an impressive jacaranda tree The former home of surrealist Edward James A Romanesque sanctuary of calm amid the bustle of downtown Los Angeles Air Costa Rica (San José Juan Santamaría) is planning to commence revenue operations in December of this year as it moves to complete the final stages of certification with the Costa Rican civil aviation authority (Dirección General de Aviación Civil - DGAC) Thereafter, pending the requisite traffic rights and permissions, the carrier plans to open up daily direct flights to Miami International in the United States by August of next year "It's about time Costa Rica had a quality Costa Rican airline to choose from in the local market," he said "We are not aiming for the budget niche but rather to be an 'intermediate' carrier." With one B737-300(QC) sourced from Air Panama already in its inventory, Air Costa Rica plans to launch with a fleet of two B737-300s and two Fokker 100s Who said that on Mondays everything is closed and there is nothing to do Here are some options to have fun on the first day of the week 🤩 This skating studio has an amazing rink where you will practice your best moves This school will teach you how to skate (if you are a beginner) or improve your techniques you can go to the Hotel Geneve (next to the place) where you will see photos letters and even a telephone that plays the voice of the Mexican chancellor this is a great plan for when you are looking for something to do on Monday so why add it to the list of what to do on Mondays in CDMX It’s really worth it and there is no similar one This is a themed experience where you will play on race tracks This is the old reliable plan for when you don’t know what to do near CDMX on a Monday The Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone is a tour to learn about the ancient Mesoamerican society recharge your energy and be amazed by its pyramids Even the Museo del Pulque y las Pulquerías as well as the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal are also open on Mondays What better than a drink to start the week off right For only one ticket you will have the opportunity to tour three routes: climb and participate in tournaments and other activities fast-betting Basque ball court sport which the game’s aficionados will quickly point out “I played baseball for five years as a kid,” says Steve Nodurft “and the pelota hurts a lot more than any baseball.” The pelota is a ball of hand-wound Brazilian rubber which is slightly smaller in size than a baseball and is harder than a golf ball It takes three months to make and costs around $50 A good jai alai player can throw the pelota at speeds approaching 150 miles per hour “Even average players can throw the pelota at 130 miles per hour,” comments Nodurft This 19-year-old Chula Vistan has seen plenty of pelotas rangy kid with shaggy blond hair and lightning quick reflexes: Six days a week he leaves his house in the early evening and drives across the border to the Fronton Palacio in Tijuana Nodurft is a professional jai alai player and something of a rarity in the game He is an American ptaying a fiercely competitive game which is dominated by Basque players the Fronton Palacio has had only three Americans play on the court professionally Nodurft's case is extraordinary because he started throwing the pelota only 18 months ago “I was a ball boy at the MGM hotel in Las Vegas,” he explains the player’s manager asked me if I wanted to try playing the game For six months he practiced cradling the pelota in the long wicker basket which is strapped to the player’s right arm He learned to throw the pelota with a straight-arm motion using the wrist to snap the cesta and give the ball its blinding speed Within a year he had perfected his skills to the point where he could play professionally A few quick calls were made to Tijuana and after a vigorous tryout Nodurft found himself under contract at the Fronton Palacio Nodurft has been hit several times by the rock-hard pelota and has had a few near-misses Every professional sport has its own dangers and in jai alai sooner of later you’re going to get hit “The first time happened last June,” recalls Nodurft “I was playing back-court in doubles and I watched the pelota come off the front wall back towards me It was high and I had to make the decision whether to try for it or let it go and give the front man a chance at it I walked off the court feeling a little nervous It didn’t start swelling until later and I felt good enough to go out and finish the night if the same kind of shot had come at me again that night I would have let it go.” The Tijuana Fronton is considered a slow court by most players not 12-inch granite blocks as are most stateside frontons Granite gives the pelota a harder surface to rebound off and makes the game faster and more dangerous plastic safety helmets very much like those used by baseball batters have become mandatory equipment The frontons are sealed off by heavy wire chain-link fences and thick plexiglass hit the players' cage wiring with such velocity that it expanded the diamond mesh.” In that accident the players’ manager got 27 stitches in his forehead Though most shots are thrown hard and straight the better players can put spin on the pelota making it dance and flutter as it comes off the wall There are a variety of shots a player must master before he is allowed to play professional jai alai the shot where the ball is fielded off the back wall and then thrown in one spinning motion towards the front The full weight of the body is put behind the throw making the rebote perhaps the hardest thrown and most dangerous shot in the game “and the man I competed against had no rebote He caught the ball and I moved to the side to get out of His way But he hooked the shot and the ball just missed my leg.” When the ball is moving over 100 miles an hour SITTING IN the comfortable Fronton Palacio it is easy to see how a spectator gets caught up in the game screaming out the names of their favorite players or booing them if their performance is not up to expectations Betting is one reason for the crowd’s excitement But even the novice who knows nothing about the scoring or the betting can get hooked as players leap high up the wall “Jai alai is a sport that lends itself to betting,”* says Larry Jones a jai alai aficionado and head of his own Mexican tour business There are thousands who just come to watch the players having good weeks when they can do nothing wrong on the court and other weeks when luck seems to elude them at every turn “You just have to wait it out,” says Nodurft “It’s a long season and every player gets down and starts thinking he’s washed up or is tired of the game and eventually you work yourself out of the slump.” Jai alai Players are on the court 12 months of the year and the players who have been around for several years learn to pace themselves Some players develop sore elbows much like tennis players because of the constant straining of muscles on the right side of the body The plusher frontons have a masseuse to keep a player’s muscles loose and supple “You can tell in the first few days how your week will be,” explained Nodurft That’s especially true at the Fronton Palacio On a dead court you must put everything into the throw though not as handsomely as many professional athletes The best players in Tijuana can expect to make upwards of $15,000 a year which are newer and have larger wagering handles pay their players two to three times as much Top players at the Bridgeport fronton can earn $200,000 a year The Palacio Fronton takes in weekly handles of $200,000 But it hardly compares with the daily handles in Miami which hit twice that amount in a single day It also does not match the wild success the game has enjoyed along the Eastern seaboard Jai alai was introduced to the Connecticut cities of Bridgeport and Hartford earlier this year and the results were surprising Neither city is a tourist mecca; Bridgeport is a grimy industrial town and Hartford is the deadly dull center of the insurance world Yet lines at the betting windows are long in both places Hartford hoped for wagering handles of $30 million during the seven-month season yet made that much in less than four months “Nearly $1 million a day pours through the betting windows at Hartford and Bridgeport from capacity crowds newly hooked on the world’s fastest game and the fast buck.” Yet this sudden interest in the sport has not filtered down to San Diego “I think jai alai would be a big success in the San Diego area,” says Larry Jones “Just being on this side of the border would be an advantage but there are thousands of local residents who won’t step foot over the border If jai alai was open here a lot of these people would go see it and bet on it because the only game in town happens to be in Tijuana.” Jai alai has suffered in the past from government interference and more recently low attendance due to the peso devaluation ONE REASON that jai alai is still being played is due to the persistence of Mariano Escobedo the current owner of the Fronton Palacio and the son of Mariano Escobedo the man who first brought the game to Tijuana in the Thirties jai alai is both a business and a hobby,” observes an American friend “He says he had the good luck to be born independently wealthy and that’s true But his father built the Fronton Palacio and Escobedo is determined to keep it going He could make a lot more by tearing the fronton down and using the real estate for other business ventures.” if the Palacio lacks the glitter and tinsel of the MGM—if it does not have the speed of the newer courts in Florida or the betting handles of Bridgport and Hartford—it still is a clean The action down on the court crackles as the pelota slams off the front wall and players jockey to make the return shot General admission is $1.25 and good reserved seating is just $2.00 Betting jai alai follows the lead of horse-racing Or you can play the combination like the quiniela The systems are easy to learn and are carefully explained in the daily program which lists the 12 games played each night and handicaps the players One advantage to jai alai betting is that the game itself is on the up and up there has never been a betting scandal in the United States or in Tijuana “It’s the way players are handicapped,” says Jim Redfern There are just too many variables in the game that can go wrong players are prohibited from betting on themselves It’s a strict rule and one which the players abide by “Jai alai players are party goers and womanizers,” says Redfern “But when it comes down to betting jai alai Jai alai is played in such diverse places as Macao jai alai people are touchy about scandals or hints of possible foul play Nodurft was prohibited from playing at the MGM because his father was the general manager of the fronton It might make gamblers look askance if they saw him playing on the court and because the Fronton Palacio is a good place for younger players to start out His contract runs out in December and already he is eyeing a chance to play in Reno if and when plans for a second MGM fronton go through “I don’t plan to play all my life,” he says “Some day I want to get into management like my dad is I love the game and want to play ten years The first couple of times I threw the ball But I knew it was the game I wanted to play I played a lot of other sports in high school The game might yet become a fad of sorts in the States Nodurft says that when he started practicing in Las Vegas there were only two other kids trying the learn the intricate hand-wrist-body movements needed to throw the pelota “Now I hear there are 35 kids practicing,” he says