U.S. regulators have blocked 13 existing and planned routes for Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus, effectively slamming the door on their expansion plans from the Valley of Mexico. In a sharp escalation of a bilateral dispute, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
Mexico’s commercial aviation sector reveals a system locked in a self-destructive spiral. While top-line passenger numbers suggest growth, a series of uncoordinated and politically motivated state interventions created a web of contradictions that has crippled the cargo market, distorted competition,…
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) is investigating a serious incident that occurred at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) on the morning of July 21, when a Delta Air Lines aircraft was forced to execute a rejected takeoff at high…
Aeroméxico commenced operations at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) with a direct daily flight from Mexico City (MEX), officially reaching its 100th destination. This new route reinforces the air links between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, complementing the carrier’s existing…
Each year, ancillary revenues are becoming more and more important for airlines across the world. According to CarTrawler’s 2020 Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue, the simple ancillary revenue average during the first quarter for 2020 among 17 surveyed airlines was 22.1%…
New York’s Southern District Bankruptcy court will be busy with another Chapter 11 case after Grupo Aeromexico has filed for bankruptcy protection on June 30. It is the third Latin American airline after Avianca and LATAM to seek protection with…