‘These deals are binding, and like our trade agreements, President Trump is going to put America First and enforce them’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a new order cancelling all combination service between the United States and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). The cancellation will slash 13 current or planned routes by Mexican carriers into the United States. Secretary Duffy’s order also freezes any growth of Mexican carriers’ combination services between the United States and Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Mexico has illegally cancelled and frozen U.S. carrier flights for three years without consequences. All the while, Mexican carriers have been adding new routes and services between MEX and the United States.
“Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg were too weak to stand up to Mexico when they walked all over our bilateral aviation agreement. These deals are binding, and like our trade agreements, President Trump is going to put America First and enforce them,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Until Mexico stops the games and honors its commitments, we will continue to hold them accountable. No country should be able to take advantage of our carriers, our market, and our flyers without repercussions.”
The Department understands that the government of Mexico’s continued non-compliance may impact travel plans for American citizens. Passengers should contact their carrier for specific re-accommodation information.
In addition to these actions, Secretary Duffy is also proposing a prohibition of Mexican passenger airlines from transporting belly cargo between MEX and the United States. This action would take effect 108 business days after it is finalized.
The full orders can be read HERE and HERE .
Additional Information:
The flights that DOT has now disapproved include:
- An Aeromexico service between MEX and San Juan;
- A Volaris service between MEX and Newark;
- Viva Aerobus’s proposed services between NLU and AUS, JFK, ORD, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAX, MIA, and MCO;
- Aeromexico’s current services between NLU and Houston and McAllen;
In July , Secretary Duffy put Mexico on notice for its blatant disregard of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement and its ongoing anti-competitive behavior. Mexico has promised to level the playing field but remains unwilling to address the United States’ concerns.
Reminder:
Mexico has not been in compliance with the bilateral agreement since 2022 when it abruptly rescinded U.S. passenger carriers’ slots and then forced U.S. all-cargo carriers to relocate operations. Mexico claimed its actions were temporary to allow for construction to alleviate congestion at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) that has yet to materialize three years later. By restricting slots and mandating that all-cargo operations move out of MEX, Mexico has broken its promise, disrupted the market, and left American businesses holding the bag for millions in increased costs.
President Trump and Secretary Duffy are taking note of multiple other countries that are disregarding the terms of our air transport agreements. For example, we are monitoring European States to ensure that they apply the Balanced Approach process for noise abatement at their airports and do not implement unjustified operational restrictions. The Department is committed to enforcing our agreements to ensure that aviation markets are fair and pro-competitive.