The DOT’s order against services to AIFA: bilateral and regulatory implications for Mexico
On October 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) notified several Mexican airlines of an order canceling all services between the United States and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and suspending 13 current or planned routes operated by Mexican carriers to the U.S. The DOT considers that operating the services associated with those routes […]
Tensions in the Mexico–U.S. Air Agreement US: DOT measures and AFAC response
On July 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a series of enforcement measures against Mexico, citing violations of the 2015 U.S.–Mexico Bilateral Air Transport Agreement. According to the Department of Transportation, since 2022 Mexico has revoked airport slots from U.S. airlines and forced U.S. all-cargo carriers to relocate from Mexico City International […]