Overview

• The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final order to end the Delta–Aeroméxico joint venture’s antitrust immunity, with termination taking effect on January 1, 2026.
• DOT justified the move by citing Mexico’s shift of all cargo operations to Felipe Ángeles and slot reductions at Mexico City’s main airport as anticompetitive.
• Mexico’s transport ministry says existing tickets and schedules remain valid, codeshares and frequent‑flyer reciprocity continue, and traffic rights are intact, and it plans a meeting with Aeroméxico to protect pilot jobs.
• Aeroméxico and Delta, along with industry analysts and unions, warn of higher fares, reduced connectivity and potential layoffs, with annual impacts estimated near $800 million.
• Separate U.S. orders requiring Mexican carriers to predeclare schedules and seek approvals for certain flights remain in force, adding operational constraints beyond the alliance’s unwind.