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U.S. lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines, restoring access to new routes after Mexico City slot recovery

The U.S. Department of Transportation lifted restrictions that had prevented Mexican airlines from launching new flights to the United States from Mexico City’s two international airports. Washington had canceled 13 routes amid a dispute over the bilateral air transport agreement and the relocation of U.S. cargo flights to AIFA.

Discovered 2026-10-16T14:49:09.801012-07:00 | 2026-10-16T14:49:09.801012-07:00

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The decision reopens the possibility of new U.S. services from both of Mexico City’s international airports, restoring route-planning options for Mexican carriers.
The restrictions followed the cancellation of 13 routes over a dispute tied to the air transport agreement and the transfer of U.S. cargo flights to AIFA; their removal signals a resolution linked to Mexico recovering slots at its main airport.

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Reuters elpais.com