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Arab Times
31 minutes ago
- Business
- Arab Times
US announces limits on Mexican flights
WASHINGTON, July 20, (Xinhua): The US government announced on Saturday new limits on Mexican flights, accusing Mexico of violating the bilateral air agreement on aviation access and fairness. Mexico has not been in compliance with the 2015 US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement since 2022 "when it abruptly rescinded slots and then forced US all-cargo carriers to relocate operations," the US Department of Transportation said in a statement. Mexico's then-President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador argued that the capital's main airport Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) was overcrowded, requiring renovation ahead of the upcoming World Cup, partly to be held in Mexico in 2026, and that a newer airport about 48 km away could manage the extra traffic. "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," said the statement. The three "America First actions" announced by US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy will include requiring Mexican airlines to file schedules with the US Department of Transportation for all their US operations, requiring prior department approval before operating any large passenger or cargo aircraft charter flights to or from the United States, and the department might withdraw antitrust immunity from the Delta Air Lines joint venture with Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico, to address competitive issues in the market. Delta and Aeromexico, starting their partnership in 2016, have been fighting the department's threats since early last year. The airlines have argued that it's unfair to punish them for the Mexican government's actions. They estimated ending their partnership would harm nearly two dozen routes and 800 million US dollars in annual consumer savings.
Euronews
3 hours ago
- Business
- Euronews
Trump threatens Aeromexico, sparks air conflict with Sheinbaum
The Trump administration imposed new restrictions Saturday on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico in response to limits the Mexican government placed on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City several years ago. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Mexico's actions to force arilines to move out of the main Benito Juarez International Airport to the newer Felipe Angeles International Airport 50 kilometers away violated a trade agreement between the two countries and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. "Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico to break our bilateral aviation agreement,' Duffy said, referring to the previous president and his transportation secretary. 'That ends today. Let these actions serve as a warning to any country who thinks it can take advantage of the US, our carriers, and our market. America First means fighting for the fundamental principle of fairness.' Mexico is the top foreign destination for Americans with more than 40 million passengers flying there last year. All Mexican passenger, cargo and charter airlines will now be required to submit their schedules to the Transportation Department and seek government approval of their flights until Duffy is satisfied with the way Mexico is treating US airlines. It's not immediately clear how Duffy's actions might affect the broader trade war with Mexico and negotiations over tariffs. A spokesperson for Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum didn't reply immediately to a request for comment. Sheinbaum didn't mention the new restrictions during either of her two speaking events on Saturday. Airlines likely to fight for continued partnership Delta and Aeromexico have been fighting the Transportation Department's efforts to end their partnership that began in 2016 since early last year. The airlines have argued that it's not fair to punish them for the Mexican government's actions, and they said ending their agreement would jeopardize nearly two dozen routes and $800 million in benefits to both countries' economies that come from tourism spending and jobs. 'The US Department of Transportation's tentative proposal to terminate its approval of the strategic and pro-competitive partnership between Delta and Aeromexico would cause significant harm to consumers traveling between the US and Mexico, as well as US jobs, communities, and transborder competition," Delta said in a statement. Aeromexico's press office said it was reviewing the order and intended to present a joint response with Delta in the coming days. But the order terminating approval of the agreement between the airlines wouldn't take effect until October, and the airlines are likely to continue fighting that decision. The airlines said in a previous filing fighting the order that it believes the loss of direct flights would prompt over 140,000 American tourists and nearly 90,000 Mexican tourists not to visit the other country and hurt the economies of both countries with the loss of their spending.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump administration imposes restrictions on Mexican flights; threatens Delta-Aeromexico partnership; blames Biden for aviation deal breach
US President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico. It also warned of ending the long-standing partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, in retaliation to limits imposed by the Mexican government on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City in recent years. "Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico to break our bilateral aviation agreement," Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said, AP reported. "That ends today. Let these actions serve as a warning to any country who thinks it can take advantage of the US, our carriers, and our market. America First means fighting for the fundamental principle of fairness," he added. Duffy indicated that Mexico's policy of redirecting airlines from Benito Juarez International Airport to Felipe Angeles International Airport, situated over 30 miles (48.28 kilometres) away, breached international agreements and unfairly benefited their domestic carriers. He said the move gives Mexican carriers an unfair edge over US airlines. In response, the US will now require all Mexican passenger, cargo, and charter airlines to submit their flight schedules for government approval until the issue is resolved. Mexico remains the preferred international destination for American travellers, with passenger numbers exceeding 40 million in the previous year. Mexican airlines across passenger, cargo and charter services must now obtain Transportation Department approval and submit their flight schedules until the Secretary deems Mexico's treatment of US airlines satisfactory. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The impact of these restrictions on ongoing trade disputes and tariff discussions with Mexico remains uncertain. Delta and Aeromexico have contested the Transportation Department's attempts to terminate their partnership, which began in 2016. In an earlier filing, the two carriers also argued that ending the agreement could lead to over 140,000 Americans and nearly 90,000 Mexicans canceling travel plans, significantly impacting tourism-related spending and harming both economies. "The US Department of Transportation's tentative proposal to terminate its approval of the strategic and pro-competitive partnership between Delta and Aeromexico would cause significant harm to consumers traveling between the US and Mexico, as well as US jobs, communities, and transborder competition," Delta said in a statement. The airlines argue it's unfair to penalise them for decisions made by the Mexican government. They also warned that ending the alliance could put nearly two dozen flight routes at risk and impact $800 million in economic benefits tied to tourism and employment in both countries. Aeromexico's press office said it is reviewing the order and plans to issue a joint response with Delta in the coming days. However, the termination of the partnership approval won't take effect until October, giving the airlines time to continue challenging the decision. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
6 hours ago
- Business
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
The Trump administration imposed new restrictions Saturday on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico in response to limits the Mexican government placed on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City several years ago. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Mexico's actions to force airlines to move out of the main Benito Juarez International Airport to the newer Felipe Angeles International Airport more than 30 miles (48.28 kilometers) away violated a trade agreement between the two countries and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. Mexico is the top foreign destination for Americans with more than 40 million passengers flying there last year. "Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico to break our bilateral aviation agreement,' Duffy said, referring to the previous president and his transportation secretary. 'That ends today. Let these actions serve as a warning to any country who thinks it can take advantage of the U.S., our carriers, and our market. America First means fighting for the fundamental principle of fairness.' All Mexican passenger, cargo and charter airlines will now be required to submit their schedules to the Transportation Department and seek government approval of their flights until Duffy is satisfied with the way Mexico is treating U.S. airlines. It's not immediately clear how Duffy's actions might affect the broader trade war with Mexico and negotiations over tariffs. A spokesperson for Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum didn't reply immediately to a request for comment. Sheinbaum didn't mention the new restrictions during either of her two speaking events on Saturday. Delta and Aeromexico have been fighting the Transportation Department's efforts to end their partnership that began in 2016 since early last year. The airlines have argued that it's not fair to punish them for the Mexican government's actions, and they said ending their agreement would jeopardize nearly two dozen routes and $800 million in benefits to both countries' economies that come from tourism spending and jobs. 'The U.S. Department of Transportation's tentative proposal to terminate its approval of the strategic and pro-competitive partnership between Delta and Aeromexico would cause significant harm to consumers traveling between the U.S. and Mexico, as well as U.S. jobs, communities, and transborder competition," Delta said in a statement. Aeromexico's press office said it was reviewing the order and intended to present a joint response with Delta in the coming days. But the order terminating approval of the agreement between the airlines wouldn't take effect until October, and the airlines are likely to continue fighting that decision. The airlines said in a previous filing fighting the order that it believes the loss of direct flights would prompt over 140,000 American tourists and nearly 90,000 Mexican tourists not to visit the other country and hurt the economies of both countries with the loss of their spending. ___
India Today
8 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
US targets Mexican flights, threatens Delta-Aeromexico alliance in trade dispute
The Trump administration on Saturday announced plans to take action against Mexico following the Mexican government's move to cut flight slots and relocate cargo carriers from Mexico City's main airport, steps that US officials say unfairly impact American Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the US Department of Transportation may begin disapproving Mexican flight requests unless the country addresses concerns stemming from decisions made in 2022 and response to what it calls unfair treatment of US airlines, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to impose stricter controls on Mexican flights and is considering terminating the antitrust immunity granted to the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. "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," Duffy said Mexico's decision to cut flight slots and force cargo airlines to relocate operations from the overcrowded Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the more remote Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) violates the bilateral air services agreement between the two argued these actions favored Mexican carriers and placed US airlines at a disadvantage. 'Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico to break our bilateral aviation agreement,' Duffy said, blaming the previous administration. 'That ends today. America First means standing up for fair treatment of US airlines and workers.'As part of the new measures, all Mexican airlines must now submit their US flight schedules for DOT approval. Charter flights to and from the US will also face tighter DOT also moved to revoke antitrust immunity for the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture, which has operated since 2016, enabling the two airlines to coordinate pricing, capacity, and Delta would retain its equity stake in Aeromexico, it would lose the ability to collaborate on revenue sharing and flight and Aeromexico criticised the proposal, saying it would harm consumers and hurt both economies by reducing connectivity and airlines warned that ending the partnership could result in the loss of 23 routes, over USD 800 million in economic benefits, and discourage nearly 230,000 travelers from visiting the neighboring is reviewing the order and said it plans to issue a joint response with Delta in the coming days. The DOT's decision to revoke approval would not take effect until October, giving the airlines time to contest it flight relocation controversy traces back to decisions made in 2022 and 2023 under then-President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador, who claimed the shift to AIFA was necessary to reduce congestion at DOT also signaled it could take similar action against European nations over airport access limitations, highlighting a broader push to defend US airline interests globally. Mexico's government and President Claudia Sheinbaum have yet to respond to the new measures.- EndsWith inputs from agenciesTune InMust Watch
