US EditionUS threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – The U.S. Department of Transportation plans stricter flight approvals and may revoke Delta-Aeromexico antitrust immunity to address Mexico's alleged violations of the 2015 bilateral air agreement.
- On July 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a statement warning that it may reject Mexican flight applications if compliance issues are not addressed.
- This action follows Mexico's 2022 rescinding of U.S. flight slots and 2023 relocation of American cargo carriers, which the U.S. says broke the bilateral air agreement.
- The Department issued orders requiring Mexican airlines to submit schedules and obtain prior U.S. approval for large charter flights to ensure fair competition.
- Officials said Mexico's actions reduce competition, harm travelers and businesses, and that withdrawing antitrust immunity from Delta-Aeromexico cooperation could follow if problems persist.
- These measures reflect escalating tensions and could lead to market disruption, increased costs for U.S. businesses, and altered bilateral aviation relations.
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US Orders New Restrictions on Flights From Mexico Amid Aviation Dispute
The U.S. Department of Transportation imposed new restrictions on flight operations from Mexico to the United States on July 19, in response to flight restrictions Mexico previously levied against the United States. Under the new restrictions, Mexico will have to file schedules with the Transportation Department for all U.S. operations and obtain department approval to operate large passenger or cargo charter flights between Mexico and the Unite…
U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY >> The Trump administration said today it will take action against Mexico after the Mexican government cut flight slots and forced cargo carriers to relocate operations in Mexico City, affecting U.S. airlines.
The US President's government, Donald Trump, announced on Saturday the imposition of new restrictions on Mexican airlines and threatened to impact the alliance between the Aeromexico and Delta companies, due to what it sees as a breach of bilateral agreements by the neighboring country.
Trump administration fires warning at Mexico over 'blatant disregard' of air agreement
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Saturday said the Trump administration planned to take several actions against Mexico over airline competition issues. "U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a slate of America First actions to combat Mexico's blatant disregard of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement and its ongoing anti-competitive behavior," a news release from the U.S. Department of Transportation said. Th…
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