OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Flight Services,
formerly known as AMR Services, was recently awarded a contract to provide
ramp services for Mexicana Airlines at the Oakland, California Airport (OAK).
Worldwide already serves Mexicana at two other locations -- Los Angeles
Airport (LAX), with interline baggage service, and the Philadelphia Airport
(PHL), where the company provides passenger and ramp services.
Worldwide's new service contract for Mexicana at the Oakland Airport began
on July 8 and serves five flights per week to Mexico.
"We are honored that Mexicana Airlines has again chosen Worldwide to
provide airport services for them," said Worldwide Senior Vice President of
Marketing, John Vittas. "By awarding us contracts at several airport
locations, our customers are clearly showing confidence in our service and
performance. We look forward to providing the kind of first-class service
they have come to expect."
Mexicana Airlines now flies to 29 cities in Mexico and 21 international
destinations throughout the Americas. Last month, Mexicana announced they
will become the ninth member of the Star Alliance, the world's first global
airline network. Mexicana was founded in 1921, making it one of the world's
most experienced carriers, now serving more than 7 million passengers
annually.
Worldwide Flight Services is the world leader in comprehensive, top-
quality aviation services. The company provides a full range of cargo,
passenger and ramp handling services, as well as maintenance, fueling and
management services on behalf of 200 airlines and airport authorities at more
than 60 key locations worldwide.
Worldwide was formerly AMR Services, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation,
until it was purchased recently by the New York based merchant bank, Castle
Harlan, Inc.
Further Worldwide Flight Services information can be accessed via the
Internet at http://www.wwflightservices.com.
SOURCE Worldwide Flight Services
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