U.S. DOT Lifts Mexico-U.S. Schedule Restrictions on Aeromexico

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The U.S. DOT revoked its October 28, 2025 order restricting Mexican carriers' Mexico-U.S. schedules, effective immediately. Following its August 2026 court win, Aeromexico can now add frequencies and new U.S. services from Mexico City and AIFA.

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• DOT Revokes Schedule Restrictions

  Effective immediately, the U.S. DOT revoked its October 28, 2025 order that had disapproved existing, proposed and prospective schedules by Mexican carriers between Mexico and the United States.

• Expansion Flexibility Restored

  Aeromexico can now add frequencies and introduce new scheduled services between Mexico City International Airport or AIFA and the United States, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

• Follows August Court Win

  The revocation follows the August 21, 2026 appeals court ruling that overturned the earlier DOT termination order and kept the Aeromexico-Delta joint venture intact.

• No Financial Terms Disclosed

  The filing gives no capacity, route count, revenue or investment figures, so the financial impact depends on how quickly Aeromexico adds transborder flights.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · AERO · Energy & Transportation

The DOT revoked its October 28, 2025 order that had blocked Mexican carriers' existing, proposed and prospective Mexico-U.S. schedules. With that regulatory cap gone, Aeromexico can now add frequencies and launch new routes between Mexico City or AIFA and the United States. The move follows the August 21, 2026 appeals court ruling that overturned the earlier DOT termination order, clearing the path for transborder expansion. No financial terms or capacity targets were disclosed, so the revenue impact depends on how quickly Aeromexico adds flights.