Aeromexico leverages a unique position in Mexico’s aviation market

Mexico's only full service carrier Aeromexico finds itself in a somewhat unique position as it remains the country's solo intercontinental operator. Leveraging that position, the airline plans to take advantage of long haul demand - particularly to Europe.

Closer to home, Aeromexico and all of Mexico's largest operators are looking forward to the US issuing a safety upgrade for the company, which will allow Mexican airlines to resume growth in the strategic US transborder market.

The US remains Aeromexico's most strategic international market. Mexico's airlines are waiting for the US to issue a safety upgrade for Mexico after the US Federal Aviation Administration downgraded the country's rating in May-2021. As a result of the downgrade, Mexican airlines cannot add new routes or frequencies to the US or make equipment changes to their US market, including using larger aircraft.

The government has said that it would like to create a state-owned airline to operate on underserved routes. Previously, the government has stated that the airline could launch in 2023 and operate 10 aircraft, and would be operated by Olmeca Maya Mexica.

Aeromexico is confident that it can weather any changes to Mexico's domestic market, including the potential emergence of a state-owned airline.