11th Circuit Restores Delta–Aeroméxico Joint Venture After DOT Dissolution Order

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Department of Transportation’s 2025 order requiring Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico to unwind their nearly decade-old joint venture. The ruling restores the partnership’s antitrust immunity and allows the carriers to continue operating it amid a dispute involving Mexico.

Discovered 2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00 | 2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00

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  • The ruling preserves a decade-old cross-border partnership, allowing Delta and Aeroméxico to continue operating under restored antitrust immunity rather than dismantling the venture.
  • The decision overturns a DOT order tied to an ongoing U.S.–Mexico disagreement, underscoring how government policy and bilateral relations can directly affect airline alliances and network strategy.

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