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Los Cabos and La Paz Airports Resume Operations After Hurricane John

Posted on: Tuesday, 5 September 2006, 09:00 CDT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") announced yesterday that the Los Cabos and La Paz Airports did not sustain any mayor damage following Hurricane John, which struck the southern coast of Baja California on Friday.

Los Cabos International Airport closed on Friday at 10:00 a.m. and resumed operations on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Normal operating hours for this airport are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. La Paz International Airport closed operations on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and re-initiated operations on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Normal operating hours for this airport are 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The total number of cancelled flights at both of these airports reached 151, most of which were due to adverse weather conditions as a result of strong winds in the surrounding areas. Upon opening, however, flights at these airports resumed normal operations.

Company Description:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout the Mexican Pacific region, including the main cities such as Guadalajara and Tijuana, four tourist destinations in Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo in addition to six other medium-size cities such as Hermosillo, Bajio, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006, the shares of GAP were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAC" and in the Mexican Stock Exchange under the symbol "GAP".

This press communication may contain in the statements some estimates. These statements are non-historical facts and are based upon the current vision of the administration of GAP on the future economic circumstances, industry conditions, performance of the company and financial results. The words "anticipated", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and such other similar expressions, in connection with the Company, are intended to identify the estimations or expectations. The statements regarding the statement or payment of dividends, the implementation of the main operation and financial strategies and capital investment plans, the course of future operations and the factors or streams that affect the financial condition, cash flow for prompt payment or the results of operations are examples of the stated estimations. Such statements show the current vision of the management and are subject to several risks and possible future events. There is no guaranty that the expected events, streams or results will actually occur. The statements are based upon several assumptions and factors, including the general economic and market conditions, industry conditions and the operation factors. Any change in such assumptions or factors could cause the actual results to be materially different from the current expectations.

For more information please visit http://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/ or contact:

In Mexico In the U.S. Rodrigo Guzman, Chief Financial Officer Maria Barona Miguel Aliaga, Investor Relations Officer Peter Majeski Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V. i-advize Corporate Communications Tel: 212 406 3690 Tel: 01 (333) 8801100 ext 212 / 241 gap@i-advize.com maliagag@aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V.

CONTACT: In Mexico, Rodrigo Guzman, Chief Financial Officer, or MiguelAliaga, Investor Relations Officer, both of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico,S.A. de C.V., 01-333-8801100, ext. 212 or 241, or In the U.S., Maria Barona orPeter Majeski, both of i-advize, +1-212-406-3690, or gap@i-advize.com

Web site: http://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/

Source: PRNewswire

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