Mexico joins the Open Skies policy starting today, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate with the National Government on this initiative. In this way, Mexico becomes the ninth country to join this measure, which aims to increase flight frequencies between both countries, boost tourism, and attract investments in the aviation sector.
With the signing of this Memorandum, the air frequency system is transformed from a restricted system to a more flexible one. Previously, a maximum of 14 weekly flights and 2 frequencies for dedicated cargo flights were allowed, while now airlines will have the freedom to decide the number of frequencies they wish to operate based on market conditions and the time of year, which will increase the competitiveness of the sector.
The implementation of the Open Skies policy joins the deregulation of the aviation sector, measures promoted by the Ministry of Transport of the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation. This will eliminate restrictions on the number of non-regular cargo flights and will allow operations with "fifth freedom of the air," facilitating the operation of international routes, such as a flight between Miami and Buenos Aires operated by a Mexican airline.
Additionally, greater efficiency in services is expected, with the possibility of agreeing on code-sharing agreements with airlines from third countries. Efforts will also be made to streamline processes so that the airlines of both nations can provide their services more quickly and efficiently, avoiding bureaucratic obstacles.
To date, nine countries have signed similar agreements, including Mexico, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Panama, and Canada. The officialization of the measure was carried out with the signing by the Secretary of Transport of the Nation, Franco Mogetta, and Miguel Enrique Vallin Osuna, General Director of the Federal Civil Aviation Agency of Mexico, which also involved diplomatic representatives and the aviation sector from both nations.
