The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a Final Order terminating the eight‑year joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico, directing the partners to unwind antitrust‑immune cooperation by Jan. 1, 2026. DOT cited Mexico's restrictions on competition and dominance concerns on US–Mexico routes.
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The DOT Final Order requires Delta and Aeroméxico to terminate their eight‑year, antitrust‑immune transborder joint venture by Jan. 1, 2026; the U.S. Justice Department publicly backed DOT’s move and stakeholders have already signaled opposition to the ruling (see related DOJ backing).
DOT cited Mexico’s restrictions at Mexico City that enabled coordinated schedules and pricing and alleged dominance on US–Mexico routes; the decision follows a broader regulatory escalation that included flight caps and other U.S. measures in the bilateral dispute (see earlier DOT caps and sanctions).
The ruling reshapes the regulatory environment for airline immunities and cross‑border commercial partnerships at a time when U.S. carriers are actively seeking or defending JV approvals with foreign airlines, with implications for network planning, codeshares and reciprocal commercial ties (see carriers' push for joint ventures).
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US Department of Transportation issues final order • aeromorning.com
U.S. DOT ends Delta–Aeroméxico joint venture, citing Mexican government market distortions • Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Transportation Department orders end to Delta-Aeromexico joint venture • Washington Examiner
(ES) Aeroméxico–Delta strategic alliance dissolved • avionrevue.com
U.S. Orders End to Delta–Aeromexico Joint Venture, Threatening U.S.–Mexico Routes • thriftytraveler.com
DOT Ends Antitrust Immunity for Delta–Aeromexico JV • Airways Magazine
(ES) Delta–Aeroméxico alliance canceled • airgways.com
(FR) U.S. government ends Delta and Aeromexico joint venture • Le Journal de l’Aviation
Delta and Aeromexico Must Dissolve Joint Venture, U.S. Orders • Wall Street Journal
U.S. DOT orders Delta and Aeroméxico to unwind US–Mexico joint venture by Jan. 1 • United Press International
DOT Orders End to Delta–Aeromexico Joint Venture, Disrupting Transborder Network • upgradedpoints.com
(DE) Delta must stop cooperation with Aeroméxico | aeroTELEGRAPH • aerotelegraph.com
(DE) Delta must end cooperation with Aeromexico • aerotelegraph.com
Delta Loses Antitrust Immunity with Aeroméxico — Mexico City Airport Slots and Tourism at Risk • travelandtourworld.com
U.S. Revokes Delta’s Antitrust Immunity on U.S.–Mexico Routes Amid Mexico City Airport Dispute • Paddle Your Own Kanoo
US Orders Delta and Aeroméxico to End Joint Venture by Jan. 1, 2026 Over Antitrust Concerns • travelandtourworld.com
