OMA informs regarding the effect on airport operations of Tropical Storm ‘Alex’
Monterrey, Mexico, July 1, 2010—Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB, BMV:OMA), announces that all its airports are open and operating normally after the passage of Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Alex.
Last night and today the Monterrey and Reynosa Airports reported the cancellation of some flights by airlines as a precautionary measure due to weather conditions. Monterrey reported 19 cancellations (11 commercial and eight cargo) out of 306 scheduled flights. Reynosa reported eight commercial flight cancellations.
The Company expects that the airports will continue to operate normally. Currently, access roads to the airports are open. OMA recommends that travelers use caution when driving to and from the airports, and allow extra time. Travelers are encouraged to check with the authorities and the airlines for weather and travel updates.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA’s airports serve Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates a hotel and commercial areas inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport. OMA employs over 970 persons in order to offer passengers and clients, airport and commercial services in facilities that comply with all applicable international safety, security standards, and ISO 9001:2008. OMA’s strategic shareholder members are ICA, Mexico’s largest engineering, procurement, and construction company, and Aéroports de Paris Management, subsidiary of Aéroports de Paris, the second largest European airports operator. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). Please visit our website, www.oma.aero.
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