US Threatens Delta-Aeromexico JV Over Aviation Dispute

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has threatened to dissolve the Delta Air Lines–Aeromexico joint venture and restrict Mexican airline flights to the US, citing anti-competitive actions by Mexico's government. These include forcing US cargo airlines to move from Mexico City's main airport to a less-equipped facility and seizing takeoff and landing slots, which the DOT claims breaches the 2015 US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement. In response, the DOT requires Mexican airlines to seek approval for US flight schedules and has proposed revoking antitrust immunity for the Delta-Aeromexico partnership. US officials say Mexico's actions have disrupted the market, increased costs for US carriers, and undermined competition. Delta and Aeromexico argue that penalizing their joint venture is unfair and could harm consumers. Mexican officials have not issued a public response to the US measures.