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The Age
3 days ago
- The Age
Seats don't recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service
The seat I'm seated in an aisle seat on a 3-3 layout. The seats are 18 inches (45cm) wide with a pitch of 29 inches (73cm). Being the Ryanair of Mexico, I'm not surprised the plane's seats don't recline and the comfort levels are sub-par. The more expensive seat options ('Priority' and 'Space+') do offer recline. Entertainment + tech The airline's eViva magazine is provided at the back of each seat; unfortunately my Spanish is too basic to make much of it. To bid adios to boredom, the airline offers 'Viva Play' via Wi-Fi with movies, e-books, games, and podcasts for an additional $5. I opt for BYO entertainment on my own device. Thankfully, my electronics are fully charged as there are no power outlets. Service Service is minimal, but is pleasant enough. Announcements are made in Spanish and English, though not all of them are translated. I don't know what I was missing, but presumably it wasn't a crucial safety announcement. Loading Food An extensive menu available for purchase includes sandwiches, chips, chocolates, nut mixes, cup noodles, beef jerky, and drinks. To spice up your flight, add a complimentary sachet of Salsa La Botanera to your chips, as locals do, for extra zing. I resist the temptation to order a Mexican nightcap with Tequila Siete Leguas and local beers Tecate, Indio, and Sol available. Sustainability The airline offers carbon offsets which can be purchased at the time of booking. It also claims to have the lowest emissions-per-passenger rate in Mexico, helped by having the newest (and therefore, most fuel efficient) aircraft fleet in Latin America.* Loading One more thing I booked AeroVivabus based on flight timings. After purchasing extra baggage at the last minute, flying the budget airline turned out more expensive than the country's full-service carrier, Aero Mexico. The price About $350 return from Los Angeles.** The verdict Given the red-eye timings, the full flight was nothing remarkable. The bumpy landing jolted me awake, as did the upbeat music playing as we landed in the wee hours – a festive hola to Mexico. Our rating out of five
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Seats don't recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service
The seat I'm seated in an aisle seat on a 3-3 layout. The seats are 18 inches (45cm) wide with a pitch of 29 inches (73cm). Being the Ryanair of Mexico, I'm not surprised the plane's seats don't recline and the comfort levels are sub-par. The more expensive seat options ('Priority' and 'Space+') do offer recline. Entertainment + tech The airline's eViva magazine is provided at the back of each seat; unfortunately my Spanish is too basic to make much of it. To bid adios to boredom, the airline offers 'Viva Play' via Wi-Fi with movies, e-books, games, and podcasts for an additional $5. I opt for BYO entertainment on my own device. Thankfully, my electronics are fully charged as there are no power outlets. Service Service is minimal, but is pleasant enough. Announcements are made in Spanish and English, though not all of them are translated. I don't know what I was missing, but presumably it wasn't a crucial safety announcement. Loading Food An extensive menu available for purchase includes sandwiches, chips, chocolates, nut mixes, cup noodles, beef jerky, and drinks. To spice up your flight, add a complimentary sachet of Salsa La Botanera to your chips, as locals do, for extra zing. I resist the temptation to order a Mexican nightcap with Tequila Siete Leguas and local beers Tecate, Indio, and Sol available. Sustainability The airline offers carbon offsets which can be purchased at the time of booking. It also claims to have the lowest emissions-per-passenger rate in Mexico, helped by having the newest (and therefore, most fuel efficient) aircraft fleet in Latin America.* Loading One more thing I booked AeroVivabus based on flight timings. After purchasing extra baggage at the last minute, flying the budget airline turned out more expensive than the country's full-service carrier, Aero Mexico. The price About $350 return from Los Angeles.** The verdict Given the red-eye timings, the full flight was nothing remarkable. The bumpy landing jolted me awake, as did the upbeat music playing as we landed in the wee hours – a festive hola to Mexico. Our rating out of five
