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U.S., Mexico Reach Slot Deal; DOT Keeps Mexican Limits

5/6/2026

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the United States and Mexico reached a consensus on a plan to give U.S. carriers slot access at Mexico City International Airport.
Mexico pledged reforms for U.S. airlines to request slots.
The DOT said it will keep restrictions on Mexican carriers until those reforms are completed.
In October, the DOT revoked approval for 13 Mexican routes into the United States and added restrictions.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the United States and Mexico reached a consensus on a plan to give U.S. carriers slot access at Mexico City International Airport.
Mexico pledged reforms for U.S. airlines to request slots.
The DOT said it will keep restrictions on Mexican carriers until those reforms are completed.
In October, the DOT revoked approval for 13 Mexican routes into the United States and added restrictions.