Air Canada announced a “goodwill” policy for Mexicans who booked flights and were affected by the visa imposition by the Canadian government starting this Thursday evening.
In a press release, the Airline company He specified that this measure consists of serving each passenger through its telephone centers or through travel agents, to determine their situation and offer them a solution.
Canada has reinstated the requirement for visa for Mexican citizens from 10:31 p.m. on February 29.
The government led by Justin Trudeau He justified this measure as a brake on the flow of refugee applicants.
Canada It is the second country with which Mexico maintains the largest air tourism exchange, behind the United States.
According to the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), 4.8 million travelers were recorded last year between the two countries, a figure 50% higher than in 2022.
Air Canada carried one in ten passengers between the two countries, according to regulator statistics.
“It is important to emphasize that Air Canada collaborates in a respectful manner, aligning with the new requirements that came into effect on February 29, 2024, as well as with each country with which it connects,” the airline said.
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He added that the functioning of all flights It is proceeding normally and without any setbacks, so far there are no cancellations or changes to reservations planned.
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