Rudder stroke in the skies!
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the United States Department of Transportation have just signed a pact that promises to move the hornet’s nest of bilateral air transport. It is not a simple procedure: they seek to speed up the flow of people and goods, as if they were removing the speed bumps on the highway of commerce.
“Mexico seeks to consolidate a competitive air market, under international standards,” they said in a joint statement with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation.
The AIFA is no longer the ugly duckling
The juiciest thing: they recognize the Felipe Ángeles International Airport as a key piece of the airport system in the Valley of Mexico. They fully integrate it into the air strategy and into the agreement signed in 2025. What does it mean? That the AIFA stops being the younger brother and sits at the big table.
In cargo, there are also moves: they guarantee equitable and transparent access to both the AICM and the AIFA. This is like opening two lanes instead of one so that merchandise can fly unhindered.
And now what?
They will create a bilateral working group with authorities from both countries and the airline industry to provide technical follow-up. The goal: consolidate international connectivity and develop strategic infrastructure. It sounds like a promise, but the data sings: more operational options, more competition, and hopefully, less painful tickets for us.
