The United States has revoked restrictions on Mexican airlines, marking a significant development in resolving a dispute over airport access and air transport operations between the two countries. This decision follows a series of negotiations addressing issues that arose from changes Mexico made to airport slot allocations for U.S. airlines and the relocation of cargo operations from Mexico City International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the immediate lifting of measures that had been imposed last year due to alleged violations of the 2015 bilateral air transport agreement. These restrictions had led to the cancellation of 13 routes and limited certain operations involving AIFA. Washington had argued that Mexico’s adjustments violated the agreement and imposed additional costs on U.S. companies.

In recent months, negotiations between the two nations intensified, culminating in an agreement in May where Mexico agreed to ensure fair access for U.S. airlines to operational slots at Mexico City International Airport. This agreement paved the way for the U.S. to lift the previously imposed restrictions.

Mexican authorities have welcomed the U.S. decision, viewing it as a crucial step toward enhancing air connectivity and expanding flight routes and frequencies between the two countries. The move is expected to open up new opportunities for airlines to develop services from both Mexico City International Airport and AIFA to the U.S. market.