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

Mexico prepares talks with U.S. regulators after Washington alleged breaches of the 2015 air accord.

Overview

  • The measures took effect on November 7, canceling Aeroméxico’s AIFA flights to Houston and McAllen.
  • The U.S. order revoked 13 MexicoU.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 MexicoBogotá 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.