Under the argument of saturation problems, the Government ordered at the end of August to reduce the current 52 flights per hour at the AICM to 43, after dictating a similar decrease last year. However, at the beginning of the month, it postponed the measure until next January, amid criticism from the sector.
IATA reiterated in a statement sent to Reuters its “opposition” to the frequency cut and its call for local authorities to look for alternatives.
“However, if a reduction is imposed on the industry, this must be done in consultation and with sufficient notice,” he said.
“For this reason, IATA has asked the authorities that any reduction be only considered from the summer schedules of 2024.“added the association, which argued that the new postponement would give airlines time to adjust schedules and cause less inconvenience to passengers.
Initially, it was intended that the reduction would come into effect at the end of October, however, Mexican aeronautical authorities and airlines entered into talks to postpone the second flight cut in the AICM to come into force in January 2024.
At the beginning of September, the authorities stated that with the resolution no international flights will be suspended.