Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexicana de Aviación and other Mexican airlines agreed to give up some AICM takeoff and landing slots to U.S. carriers.
- The government did not disclose how many slots are affected, with AICM and the transport ministry (SICT) set to report the final reassignment.
- Mexican officials met with the U.S. Department of Transportation and will continue negotiations focused on flight distribution and the return of suspended routes.
- The move follows the DOT’s October order revoking 13 Mexico–U.S. routes, including suspending two services from AIFA and canceling 11 planned launches.
- A digital slot-management system is planned for 2026 to improve transparency and competitive allocation across airlines.