Lufthansa to launch Munich-Mexico in spring 2012

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Lufthansa starting 26MAR12 is launching Munich – Mexico City route, on board Airbus A340-600 aircraft. The flight is to operate 5 times a week.

Schedule:

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LH520 MUC2225 – 0425+1MEX 346 x37
LH521 MEX1025 – 0505+1MUC 346 x37

Source: Airline Route

[sn26567]

Lufthansa launches new route from Munich to Mexico City

First flight from Munich to Central America

Next summer Lufthansa is launching a new service from Munich to Mexico City. The new route will be operated from 26 March 2012 by an Airbus A340-600. From that date on, Mexico City will be served five times a week from Munich, supplementing the daily flights already operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt. “We are delighted to be able to offer a connection from our Munich hub to Central America. In economic terms, in particular, Mexico is gaining in importance for the Bavarian market,” says Thomas Klühr, Lufthansa German Airlines Board member.

Mexico City has a population of 30 million, making it one of world's largest metropolitan areas. The city is the political, business, social and cultural capital of the country and also its largest transport hub. Moreover, with its numerous museums and monuments, it is a fascinating tourist destination. The city also has one of the richest and most varied theatre scenes worldwide.

The new route at a glance

Munich – Mexico City

Airports/Three-letter code/Time zone (summer)

Munich, Terminal 2 (MUC); UTC + 2 hours
Mexico (MEX), Terminal 1; UTC – 5 hours

Schedule (all times are local times)

NEW from 26 March 2012 (inaugural flight from Munich)
MUC-MEX daily except Wednesdays and Sundays
Flight times 26.03.12 – 31.03.12:
MUC 22.25 hrs – 03.25 hrs +1 MEX
MEX 09.25 hrs – 05:05 hrs +1 MUC
Flight times 01.04.12 – 27.10.12
MUC 22.25 hrs – 04.25 hrs +1 MEX
MEX 10.25 hrs – 05.05 hrs +1 MUC

Flight time (average)
Munich - MEX: 13 hours
MEX – Munich: 11 hours 40 minutes

Distance: Munich – Mexico 9,818 km /6,101 miles

Aircraft type: Airbus A340 - 600
Seating capacity: 306 seats

Lufthansa press release 01.09.11

[kiwiandrew]

Lufthansa launches new route from Munich to Mexico City

First flight from Munich to Central America

Next summer Lufthansa is launching a new service from Munich to Mexico City. The new route will be operated from 26 March 2012 by an Airbus A340-600. From that date on, Mexico City will be served five times a week from Munich, supplementing the daily flights already operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt. “We are delighted to be able to offer a connection from our Munich hub to Central America. In economic terms, in particular, Mexico is gaining in importance for the Bavarian market,” says Thomas Klühr, Lufthansa German Airlines Board member.

Central America? When did Mexico move from being part of North America to Central America? I think Herr Klühr needs to brush up on his geography.

Anyway, good to see this long rumoured service launched.

[regi]

Lufthansa launches new route from Munich to Mexico City

First flight from Munich to Central America

Next summer Lufthansa is launching a new service from Munich to Mexico City. The new route will be operated from 26 March 2012 by an Airbus A340-600. From that date on, Mexico City will be served five times a week from Munich, supplementing the daily flights already operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt. “We are delighted to be able to offer a connection from our Munich hub to Central America. In economic terms, in particular, Mexico is gaining in importance for the Bavarian market,” says Thomas Klühr, Lufthansa German Airlines Board member.

Central America? When did Mexico move from being part of North America to Central America? I think Herr Klühr needs to brush up on his geography.

Anyway, good to see this long rumoured service launched.

Euh, I was surprised to read your post, but, hey, you are right! Anyway, I think-assume that Mr. Klühr means it fine and we should see it is a minor mistake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_america

What Mexico concerns, I think that it is a special destination because of the altitude ( 2240 meters!, see several world records in sports ) So , to requote Virgin : 4 Engines 4 Longhaul makes sense on this very long haul destination combined with the high altitude of Mexico.