Turbulence in the Skies: Mexican-U.S. Aviation Dispute
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes the U.S. decision to revoke approval of Mexican airline routes to the U.S. She seeks a diplomatic meeting to address the issue. U.S. officials state Mexico violated a bilateral aviation agreement, impacting flights during the approaching Dia de los Muertos holiday.
In a developing international aviation conflict, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her disagreement with a U.S. decision to revoke 13 Mexican airline routes. She announced plans to request a diplomatic meeting to better understand the rationale behind these 'unilateral actions'.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that Mexico had been in violation of a bilateral aviation agreement since last year, leading to this revocation. The move impacted both cargo and passenger flights, disrupting travel plans just ahead of the Dia de los Muertos festivities.
The Mexican airline Viva Aerobus criticized the U.S. decision, citing potential disruption for thousands of travelers. Meanwhile, Volaris assessed the effect on its operations, and the Mexican Air Pilots Union expressed deep concerns about the impact on aviation competitiveness and jobs.
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