U.S. DOT Sanctions Hit AIFA as Route Cancellations Take Effect

Overview

• The measures took effect on November 7, canceling Aeroméxico’s AIFA flights to Houston and McAllen.
• The U.S. order revoked 13 Mexico–U.S. routes overall and provisionally halted all passenger and cargo departures from AIFA to the United States.
• Regulators also barred new applications for routes or frequency increases from AIFA and Mexico City’s AICM until further notice.
• AIFA and Volaris launched a Mexico–Bogotá service on November 2 operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, expanding non‑U.S. options.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum said negotiations with DOT officials are planned next week, while analysts warn the sanctions jeopardize AIFA’s growth and cargo ambitions.