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U.S. Blocks AIFA Routes as Mexico Sets Talks With Washington

Mexico schedules talks with U.S. regulators to address aviation policy complaints.

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El AIFA no levanta el vuelo: pierde pasajeros rumbo al invierno y al Mundial 2026. | Crédito: Presidencia/Banco digital GH
Se estima que la reducción de capacidad y frecuencias hacia y desde Estados Unidos, pues se modificarán algunas rutas, implicará mayores tiempos y costos de tránsito, además de una mayor complejidad operativa y documental al combinar tramos terrestres y aéreos.

Overview

  • The U.S. Department of Transportation will halt Aeroméxico flights from Felipe Ángeles Airport to Houston and McAllen starting November 7.
  • U.S. regulators have paused approval of 11 planned routes by Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, with 13 flights in total reported as blocked and most tied to AIFA.
  • The decision cites Mexico’s decree diverting air cargo from AICM to AIFA and what the U.S. calls nontransparent slot management that disadvantages U.S. carriers.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said transport officials from both countries will meet next week as Mexico seeks to reverse or soften the restrictions.
  • AIFA’s international traffic has weakened, with 547,000 passengers in September (down 0.5% year over year) and a 19% drop in international flights, and analysts warn of knock-on effects for airlines, exporters and tourism ahead of the 2026 World Cup.