Aerocalifornia Operations Put on Hold

Mexican aviation officials have decided to suspend operations at Aerocalifornia after determining that the low-cost carrier failed to meet safety standards.

The airline has 90 days to meet standards or risk losing its operating license. The government grounded the low-cost airline following a two-week review of the company´s operations, which discovered that the Aerocalifornia was cannibalizing parts from decommissioned planes, among other safety concerns, according to AP.

The airline offered flights to 22 Mexican cities and Los Angeles.

Aerocalifornia, based in La Paz, Baja California Sur, was one of several low-cost airlines to emerge in recent years, offering passengers cheaper alternatives to the country´s dominant Aeromexico and Mexicana carriers, according to media.