Click Mexicana, the low cost subsidiary of poor speller and airline Mexicana, is one of those budget airlines that definitely benefits from having a big brother.

Click's just got another round of positive exposure thanks to big bro Mexicana joining the oneworld alliance because passengers on Click Mexicana will also earn points for flights. Technically speaking, full benefits won't kick in until 2009, but the Mexicana and Click Mexicana flights have already been added to the network.

But Click is another Mexican LCC that could benefit from an English-language version of its website if it expects to grab a lot of international customers. Its destinations are all domestic with one exception: The airline also flies into Havana, Cuba. It's easy enough to grab a ticket... as long as you can speak Spanish and can click a mouse.

Related Stories:
· Click Mexicana [Official Site]
· Mexicana Joins OneWorld [Boarding.no]
· Mexicana Air Forgot to Use Spell Checker [Jaunted]

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Like several other Mexican low cost carriers, Aviacsa has been looking a little shaky lately. But the carrier, which has a history back to 1990--longer than most other budget lines--avoided the threat of having their operations suspended recently for not paying government airspace royalties. That's something that Avolar and Aerocalifornia didn't quite manage.

Aviacsa still flies to more than a dozen Mexican destinations plus Las Vegas, but that's after cutting out a few due to rising fuel costs. They say they're just trying to consolidate their routes and trying to "be more productive"--in other words, "Don't worry gang, we're still flying."

Aviacsa certainly seems one of the sturdier Mexican LCCs but we wouldn't be booking an expensive flight for any time too far into the future.

Related Stories:
· OMA Passenger Traffic Decreases 4.4% [CNN]
· Mexico Airlines Cancel Routes [Reuters]
· Mexican LCCs: Ups and Downs of Avolar [Jaunted]

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While Mexican low cost carrier Avolar might be experiencing a few difficulties in staying financially afloat, it looks like fellow budget airline Interjet is having no such problems.

Interjet flies between base Toluca and over a dozen Mexican cities--but since Toluca's about an hour from Mexico City, Interjet is pretty pleased to have done a deal with Aero California for their rights to landing slots at Mexico City's huge airport.

Added to that, Interjet's also planning to fly into California and Texas once they get permissions worked out. We're hoping by then they get their website working in English too so we'll be able to book us some seats without relying on our very poor Spanish.

Related Stories:
· Interjet [Official Site]
· Low Cost Airline Taps Mexico City Market [Reuters]
· Mexican LCCs: Ups and Downs of Avolar [Jaunted]

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The last time we mentioned Mexican budget airline Volaris it was just to say that their use of iPods for in-flight entertainment was a neat idea. Since then we've been doing our homework and uncovered a few more must-know facts about Mexico's fastest growing airline (pretty easy when most of them are shrinking).

For a start, we bet you don't know how Volaris got its name. While we think it sounds a bit like a medication, the name Volaris was actually picked from 1000 proposals, and is a combination of volar (to fly) and the North Star, Polaris. Because of course, Mexican airlines get right up near those pole stars (not).

Volaris is based out of Toluca and flies to 19 Mexican destinations, and has permission to fly into Los Angeles as well. And they let Krispy Kreme paint the outside of one of their planes with their advertising. Knowing all that, we'll let you make your own decision about flying Volaris.

Related Stories:
· Airline Report: iPods on Volaris [Jaunted]
· Mexican LCCs: Viva Aerobus [Jaunted]
· Mexican LCCs: Alma de Mexico Likes Being Flexible [Jaunted]
· Mexican LCCs: Ups and Downs of Avolar [Jaunted]

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We've liked new Mexican LCC Viva Aerobus ever since they decided to give a $10 fare discount for traveling without checked luggage--rather than adding an unfriendly fee for people who do need a suitcase.

We also like their current deal with "free" flights from Austin to Monterrey--you have to pay taxes of around $80 but you still get to Mexico more cheaply than you would driving, as long as you're happy to fly on a Tuesday or a Sunday.

Or should we say, probably a Tuesday or a Sunday? Viva Aerobus has done its share of fuel crisis panicking by changing itineraries on short notice, so you should be aware that your flight date could be changed by a couple of days at the last minute. These random surprises seem to be part of life in the low cost carrier business these days so if you don't pay too much, you won't lose too much if luck's against you.

Related Stories:
· Viva Aerobus [Official Site]
· Monterrey's Nightlife the Attraction for Texas Visitors [Statesman]
· Light Passengers Get a Break from Viva Aerobus [Jaunted]
· Viva Aerobus coverage [Jaunted]

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Just in time to tie in with debate season, this week's pick is focused on the presidency in an, ahem, different way. "Vantage Point" tells the story of an attempt on the life of the US president--from five different perspectives. Very interesting.

It packs a lot of big names, including Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Forest Whitaker and Sigourney Weaver, although we're hearing preliminary reports that it's not the acting that's shining through, but all the crazed up action sequences and chase scenes. Get your adrenaline up and head to the theatre.

"Vantage Point" was shot mostly in Mexico, so this week we offer you some things to check out in Mexico City:

Where To Stay: Galeria Plaza Check into this ultra modern spot where sleek minimalism rules and you'll likely collide with international business travelers. The location's awesome and if things get too uptight you can always head to the heated rooftop pool or the gym which has an amazing view of the city.

Where To Stay: Pujol Considered the spot for innovative and daring Mexican cuisine, Pujol offers an a la carte menu, as well as a tasting menu if you can invest an evening. The wine list was given a Wine Spectator Award, and reservations are a good idea as this is a local favorite.

What to See: Mirador Torre Latino Mexico City's version of the Empire State building offers sweeping city views on a clear day at about a third of the cost of the NYC version ($4). Stop in at the info center and pick up some handy facts on your way down.

Related Stories:
· Mexico Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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Any of our readers in Baja California? We'll pay you in kisses for a picture of Britney Spears, allegedly running around in a pink wig and black boots in Ensenada, Mexico, with her latest flame, married paparazzi photographer Adnan Ghalib. (Unfortunately, this relationship has not enabled her to control any better the stream of ridiculous images that forms in her wake.)

After a stay in Palm Desert, California, and a stopover in New York City, Spears and Ghalib are holed up at the Rosarito Beach Hotel, only emerging to pick up Mexican candy and a rosary (although Ghalib reportedly was raised a strict Muslim). Yeah, she definitely needs a vacation... from being crazy Stateside.

Related Stories:
· Britney's In Mexico [ICYDK]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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