American is offering Discount Fares and Double Miles to Mexico

American is celebrating 70 years of serving Mexico and to mark the occasion they’re offering a pretty big fare sale and double AAdvantage Miles.

Mexico is one of American’s largest markets and their 70th Anniversary is a big event. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City noted their 70 years of service and published press release with some interesting facts, such as:

American Airlines’ first flight to Mexico on September 8, 1942, flew from Dallas to Monterrey and onward to Mexico City.

I’ve been watching fares from DFW to Mexico City for about a year and the fare is as low as I’ve seen it since 2010. I’m finding fares for around $340 round-trip.

I’ve not tracked fares from other cities, so I’m not sure if the Mexico deals are as good elsewhere, but if you’re planning a trip to Mexico this Winter, now may be the time to buy. The details:

Save when you purchase your tickets by November 6, 2012, and start travel between September 4, 2012, and March 2, 2013! All travel needs to be complete by March 7, 2013.

American is also offering discounted Business Class fares. An example: New York – Cancun for $808:

Mexico awaits with special Business Class prices! Purchase your tickets by November 6, 2012, and start travel between September 4, 2012, and March 2, 2013, and save! All travel needs to be complete by March 7, 2013.

Double AAdvantage Miles:

Offer: 70 Years Serving Mexico. Earn Double AAdvantage Miles.
In celebration of 70 years of service to Mexico, we are offering you double AAdvantage miles every time you fly between the U.S. and any city we serve in Mexico from September 4 to November 13.

Offer Dates: September 4, 2012 through November 13, 2012

Promotion Code: MX70A

Registration is required before you travel, go here for full details.

You can find the full list of cities included in the fare sale here. Go here to take a look at the discounted Business Class deals.