VOICED : Aeromexico pide acogerse a ley de bancarrota en Estados Unidos por pandemia

Aeroméxico filed for bankruptcy under U.S. law to restructure its debt due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on aviation. The Chapter 11 process allows companies to reorganize while protected from creditor lawsuits. Aeroméxico, a leading airline in Mexico and Latin America, will continue operations without affecting ticket validity. It follows Latam and Avianca, which also filed for bankruptcy. The pandemic caused a 93% drop in flights in the region, with an estimated $18 billion loss. Recovery to pre-pandemic levels may take up to three years.

Why did Aeroméxico file for bankruptcy under U.S. law?

• To avoid paying taxes

• To merge with another airline

• To restructure its debt due to COVID-19 impact

• To expand its operations in the U.S.

What does Chapter 11 bankruptcy allow companies to do?

• Restructure financially while being protected from creditors

• Expand into new markets

• Increase their workforce

• Close down operations permanently

Which airlines filed for bankruptcy before Aeroméxico?

• Emirates and Qatar Airways

• British Airways and Lufthansa

• Latam and Avianca

• Delta and United

By what percentage did the number of flights drop in the region by May?

• 75%

• 93%

• 50%

• 100%

How long is the recovery period estimated for Latin American airlines to reach pre-COVID-19 levels?

• Three years

• Five years

• Two years

• One year