DOT ended its 2025 freeze on new Mexican airline routes from Mexico City on October 16, and Aeromexico says it could name new US cities as soon as next week.

When Matthew covered the DOT move against the Delta and Aeroméxico joint venture last September, the dispute was framed as a fight over slots and cargo in Mexico City. On October 16, the Department of Transportation closed the other front, revoking its October 2025 order that had blocked Mexican airlines from adding flights between Mexico City and the United States.

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The order took effect immediately when it was revoked, according to a Rio Times report . The expansion block covered 13 routes, two existing and 11 proposed, at Mexico City’s two airports, Benito Juárez (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles (NLU). Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva Aerobus were the primary carriers affected.

The 2025 order rejected schedules that included Aeroméxico flights to Houston, McAllen and San Juan; Volaris service to Newark, and Viva service to Austin and LAX.…