GUADALAJARA and JALISCO, Mexico, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo
Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP)
("the Company" or "GAP") announced today information regarding passenger
charges.
Passenger charges are fees charged to passengers by airports worldwide for
the use of airport facilities. Airports use revenues from passenger charges
to guarantee passenger safety and maintain, update and expand airport
infrastructure. In general, passenger charges are collected by airlines on
behalf of airports by adding a fee to the price of an airline ticket.
This process will continue as such for some of the airlines operating at
GAP's airports. However, in the interest of the Company and certain airlines,
beginning November 1, 2009, passengers that purchase tickets from certain
airlines will pay passenger charges directly to the airport as they will not
be included in the airline ticket price.
It is important to highlight that the amount charged to passengers will
remain unchanged.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico will announce by November 1, 2009 which
airlines will no longer collect passenger charges, in addition to details
regarding the payment process at the Company's airports. In order to not
inconvenience passengers, GAP will ensure that this process is efficient and
seamless. Through this measure, GAP seeks to reduce accounts receivable and
the risks associated with missed tariff payments, as well as ensuring the
proper development of the airports' infrastructure.
Company Description:
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12
airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of
Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los
Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo,
Bajio, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006,
GAP's shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker
symbol "PAC" and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GAP."
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These
statements are not historical facts, and are based on management's current
view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions,
company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans" and similar expressions, as they
relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the
implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital
expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or
trends affecting financial conditions, liquidity or results of operations are
examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current
views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will
actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors,
including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and
operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
article 42 of the "Ley del Mercado de Valores," GAP has implemented a
"whistleblower" program, which allows complainants to anonymously and
confidentially report suspected activities that may involve criminal conduct
or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party
that is in charge of collecting these complaints, is 800-759-0045. GAP's Audit
Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.
For more information, visit: http://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx or contact:
In Mexico
Miguel Aliaga, Investor Relations Officer
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V.
Tel: 01 (333) 8801100 ext 216
maliaga@aeropuertosgap.com.mx
In the U.S.
Maria Barona / Kenia Vargas
i-advize Corporate Communications
Tel: 212 406 3691
gap@i-advize.com
SOURCE Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V.
Miguel Aliaga, Investor Relations Officer, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico,
S.A.B. de C.V., +01-333-8801100, ext. 216, maliaga@aeropuertosgap.com.mx; or
in the U.S., Maria Barona or Kenia Vargas, both of i-advize Corporate
Communications, +1-212-406-3691, gap@i-advize.com, for Grupo Aeroportuario del
Pacifico
