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Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)

For those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or from Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican airspace, instead hugging the US-Mexico border. While this might not seem like the most direct route, there’s a reason behind it—and yes, it comes down to money. The Cost of Flying Over Mexico When airlines fly over another country’s airspace, they often have t…
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yourmileagemayvary.com broke the news in on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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