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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 | 7 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 | 10 months ago

Airline Weekly

Aeromexico Awaits U.S. and Mexico Agreement Over ‘Differences’ in Safety Rating Upgrade

A U.S. upgrade to Mexico's air safety rating is proving an ever moving target between leaders on both sides of the border to the bane of airlines.

10 months ago

Airlines

Mexico City Airport Reopens After Volcanic Ash Disruption

You can't blame any airlines for these flight disruptions.

Sarah Kinosian, Reuters | 11 months ago

Tourism

Mexico’s New Non-Binary Passport Stirs Controversy

Mexico's new non-binary passport came under criticism by some LGBTQ+ activists for muddling the difference between gender and sex.

David Alire Garcia, Reuters | 11 months ago

Hotels

Marriott Officially Acquires 31st Brand, City Express

Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.

Sean O'Neill | 12 months ago

News Blog

International Travel Volume to the U.S. Rose 93 Percent to Over 4 Million in January

Total inbound International visitation to the U.S. amounted 4.8 million in January, up 93 percent year over year and about 82 percent of January 2019’s volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data. This was the twenty-second consecutive month that international visitor volume grew year over year. Canada, Mexico, the UK, South…

Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago

Hotels

Hotel Earnings Season Projections

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at hotels and the forthcoming earnings season, the Yucatan's new train, and a short-term rental shortfall.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

Tourism

Controversial Mexico Railway Is Uncertain Factor in Yucatán Tourism

The Mexican government aims to steer travelers toward less explored areas on the Yucatán Peninsula via a tourist train. But those efforts could backfire if it doesn't improve infrastructure where it's needed.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 12 months ago

Online Travel

Despegar Widens Reach But Still Reported a Fourth Quarter Loss

Don't be surprised if Despegar makes and acquisition or two in 2023. That's baked into its plans.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

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