mexico Archives

Ground Transport

Mexico to Boost Passenger Rail in Bid to Reduce Freight’s Dominance

Tourism would be a beneficiary if Mexico indeed gets serious about boosting passenger rail traffic.

Raul Cortes and Stefanie Eschenbacher, Reuters | 6 days ago

Tourism

America’s Favorite Flight Destinations in 2023? Cancun and London

Flight booking data reveals Americans' top worldwide and domestic destinations so far this year. Tourism marketers take note, especially of changes from the 2019 rankings.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

Daily Lodging Report

Acapulco Hotel Owners Vow to Reopen After Hurricane

A number of Acapulco hotel owners have committed to reopening in the beach resort town devastated by Hurricane Otis. The government is aiming to have 35 hotels operations by April, when a tourism fair will be held in the town.

3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

The Good and the Bad of Mexico’s Airline Market

Mexico’s airlines face countervailing winds that directly affect their outlook. The U.S. recently upgraded the country’s safety rating, which means Mexican carriers can resume growth to markets north of the border. On the other hand, the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is launching a government-backed airline and actively discouraging flights from Mexico’s busiest airport

2 months ago

Airline Weekly

Mexico’s Airlines Lifted by U.S. Upgrade but Face Quagmire in Mexico City

Mexican airlines face countervailing winds amid politically-charged moves by the country's president.

2 months ago

News Blog

Mexico’s Airlines Can Resume U.S. Growth Following Safety Upgrade

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration upgraded the safety rating of Mexico's aviation regulator to its highest rung, Category 1, on Thursday. That allows Mexican airlines to add new flights to the U.S. and resume their partnerships with U.S. carriers, including Aeromexico's joint venture with Delta Air Lines. The move has been expected for months with…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers.

Kylie Madry, Reuters | 5 months ago