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US lifts curbs on Mexico City airline routes
The Hindu··18h ago
Mexico said the US Department of Transportation lifted restrictions on new US flights from Felipe Angeles and Benito Juarez airports in Mexico City. Washington cited steps on a 2015 bilateral air transport agreement. The FAA restored Mexico's top safety rating in September 2023 after a May 2021 downgrade. Two other dispute orders remain in place, a US official said Friday.
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What It Means For You
- Travellers may see more US routes from both Mexico City airports once carriers file approved schedules.
- Mexican airlines can compete for slots US rivals held during the dispute.
- Cargo shippers gain options if all-cargo curbs ease alongside passenger rules.
What's Happening
- The US Department of Transportation lifted expansion curbs on Friday.
- Mexico's ministries announced routes may resume from two capital airports.
- Washington will keep monitoring compliance with the 2015 agreement.
The 2015 air transport pact
- The US downgraded Mexico's oversight rating in May 2021.
- The FAA restored the top rating in September 2023.
- Slot disputes in 2022 triggered the freeze on new services.
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