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Mexico, U.S. Rule Out Arbitration in Air Dispute, Set December Talks

Officials target a year-end deal to lift U.S. limits on Mexican carriers after a first round of meetings this week.

Overview

  • SICT chief Jesús Esteva said both governments are pursuing a negotiated solution and that arbitration is not under consideration.
  • A Mexican delegation met U.S. transportation officials on Monday and plans to return to Washington in the first week of December.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation has canceled 13 routes by Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva Aerobus and paused new authorizations from Felipe Ángeles Airport.
  • U.S. measures stem from concerns over Mexico’s cargo shift from AICM to AIFA and slot reductions at AICM, and DOT has proposed banning belly cargo by Mexican carriers.
  • In parallel, Mexico outlined a 2025–2030 airport plan totaling 129.139 billion pesos, including 36.503 billion this year across 62 airports.