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Why is the U.S. threatening Mexican flights?

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The U.S. is threatening Mexican flights due to Mexico's reduction of flight slots and forced relocation of cargo carriers at Mexico City's main airport, which the U.S. claims violates a bilateral air agreement and impacts competition.

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U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues

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  • The U.S. DOT plans action after Mexico cut flight slots and relocated cargo carriers in Mexico City.
  • U.S. officials claim these actions violate a bilateral air agreement. 14s
  • The DOT may disapprove future flight requests from Mexico if concerns are not addressed. 27s
  • The DOT also proposes to withdraw antitrust immunity from Delta and Aeromexico's joint venture. 49s
  • Delta and Aeromexico have both responded critically, with Aeromexico preparing a formal reply. 58s
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U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues
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6 hours ago
U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues

The Mexican government cut flight slots and forced cargo carriers to relocate operations in Mexico City, affecting U.S. airlines.

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6 hours ago
U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues

The U.S. Department of Transportation alleges Mexico's actions in 2022 and 2023 violate a bilateral air agreement.

U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues
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Reuters
6 hours ago
U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues

If Mexico does not address U.S. concerns, the DOT could disapprove flight requests from Mexico.

U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues
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U.S. threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues

The DOT also proposed to withdraw antitrust immunity from Delta Airlines' joint venture with Aeromexico to address competition issues.

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