The Mexican government and the U.S. Department of Transportation have reached preliminary agreements to resolve a bilateral air travel dispute involving the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) and the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Key points
- Mexico committed to conducting a technical study on the capacity of the AICM and ensuring equitable access to takeoff and landing slots for U.S. airlines.
- The agreement includes the formal recognition of the AIFA as a key component of the air connectivity between the two nations.
- A bilateral working group will be established to provide technical oversight and monitor the implementation of the agreed-upon measures.
- The dispute originated from Mexico's decision to reduce hourly operations at the AICM and mandate the transfer of cargo flights to the AIFA.
Why it matters
The resolution of this dispute is critical for restoring full air connectivity and addressing the economic impact caused by the cancellation of 13 commercial routes between the two countries.
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