Federal Plan Would Raise Airline Airspace Fees by 10%

Overview

• The federal government included a 10% increase to fees for use of Mexican airspace in the Paquete Económico 2027, a change aimed at the charges linked to air‑traffic control services provided by Seneam.
• Hacienda says the rise responds to growing flight volumes and a reconfigured airport system that requires route redesigns, more staff and investments in navigation infrastructure and that the increase would be phased to limit user impact.
• Aviation specialists and industry sources contend the move is mainly a revenue measure and point to a planned 75% cut in Seneam’s 2027 budget as evidence the hike may not produce operational improvements.
• Travel agents warn airlines could pass the cost to passengers, but an economist’s example showed the increase would add about 1,392 pesos to a Hermosillo–Mexico City flight or roughly 9.30 pesos per passenger on a 150‑seat plane, so fare effects will vary by route, load factor and airline choice.
• Mexican carriers entered the debate after reporting combined Q2 2026 losses above 3,300 million pesos from volatile jet‑fuel costs, and the proposed fee will now face legislative debate before it can take effect.