Overview
- The U.S. Department of Transportation canceled approvals for 13 routes operated or planned by Mexican carriers and moved to halt expansion of mixed passenger‑cargo services, including to Mexico City’s AICM.
- Volaris shares fell as much as 7% after the decision before trimming losses to about 2% by midday, making the stock one of the session’s weakest performers on the Mexican exchange.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the action responds to Mexico’s failure to honor commitments under the air accord and pledged continued accountability.
- Among the affected services is a Volaris route Volaris planned to launch between Mexico City (AICM) and Newark on November 2, along with routes linked to the Felipe Ángeles airport.
- The measures follow tighter July operating requirements for Mexican airlines and the September 15 cancellation of Aeroméxico–Delta joint‑venture antitrust immunity, which Delta is now challenging in court.