Mexico has refused to follow a bilateral aviation agreement.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) submitted a filing that orders airline companies Delta and Aeromexico to dismantle their joint venture that connects their flights between the United States and Mexico City. Secretary Sean Duffy announced the withdrawal of antitrust immunity due to the Mexican airline’s noncompliance with the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement since 2022.
“This action is necessary because of ongoing anti-competitive effects in U.S.-Mexico City markets that provide an unfair advantage to Delta and Aeromexico as two predominant competitors and create unacceptable actual and potential harm for stakeholders, including consumers,” the department stated in its filing. The order requires the end of the joint venture by January 1, 2026.
“Empty promises mean nothing. After years of taking advantage of the U.S. and our carriers, we need to see definitive action by Mexico that levels the playing field and restores fairness,” said Secretary Duffy. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we will continue to put America First and hold any country who thinks they can distort the rules accountable.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for Secretary Duffy as he seeks to ensure competition and prevent monopolies in the air travel industry.
- For Transportation Department officials as they assess foreign and domestic airlines’ pricing and capacity standard compliance.
Sources: UPI News, Department of Transportation
