The low cost airlines .
" The ABC is a business model based on a very high efficiency and cutting edge technology in order to make maximum use of equipment to a very high rate of productivity."
In Mexico , since 2005, operate and airline "low cost " . These airlines offer flights to destinations more visited at a lower price . The objective is to attack the market of passengers now travel by bus, which reaches about 40 million people . How do to offer low rates ?
First, removing the monopoly that had , as Aeromexico and Mexicana were actually until December 2005 one government company , representing over 80 percent of domestic sales.
Have fewer employees than traditional airlines, and less union pressures .
Their fleets are more modern , to save fuel and require less maintenance.
Tend to lower their operating costs by eliminating " wasteful spending " such as food and drinks on the plane.
The sale of tickets is online. So do not pay commissions to brokers and travel agencies .
In many cases , you can not select the seat in which you are traveling .
Use alternate airports with lower cost. For example, residents must travel DF Toluca airport to catch your flight .
You can not carry much luggage.
The tickets of low-cost airlines are not refundable, but are reviewable , ie you can use on another occasion.
They offer multiple outputs to a destination , so you have to adapt to your schedule.
Traditional airlines flying estimated 60 percent occupancy , with rates that can support the full capacity of flight . The ABC looking to fill the plane , get to handle higher volume and lower costs meter .
While these features may not be liked by some travelers , others will prefer the lowest price for your trip . The important thing is you have options.
The new lines are " To Fly ", " Volaris " (De Carlos Slim and Televisa) , " Interjet " and " Click Mexicana " .