U.S., Mexico Agree on Airport Access Plan as Carrier Restrictions Stay
Mexico will guarantee fair slot access for U.S. carriers at Benito Juárez International Airport, while U.S. restrictions on Mexican airlines remain in place.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that Mexico agreed to improve aviation access to Mexico City, resolving months of bilateral negotiations regarding compliance with a 2015 air travel agreement.
- Last October, Duffy revoked approval for 13 Mexican carrier routes and imposed restrictions, alleging Mexico "illegally canceled and froze U.S. carrier flights for three years without consequences."
- A federal court blocked the U.S. Department of Transportation from repealing a nearly 10-year-old joint venture that allows Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to coordinate scheduling and pricing for U.S.-Mexico flights.
- Mexico committed to ensuring transparent access at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, while a bilateral working group of U.S. and Mexican officials will monitor implementation of these commitments.
- Restrictions on Mexican carriers remain in place until reforms are verified, though Aeromexico stated it values the dialogue "that allows us to continue strengthening the bilateral relationship.
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