The U.S. Department of Transport has issued a final order granting Delta Airlines and Aeroméxico antitrust immunity, enabling the two carriers to establish a joint cooperation agreement, thus creating the largest trans-border alliance between the U.S. and Mexico which will benefit passengers of both airlines.
According to Delta’s SEO, Ed Bastian, “Together, Delta and Aeroméxico are stronger in the U.S.-Mexico market than either airline can be on its own. The partnership will make it possible for us to offer customers more flights to more destinations, with more choices every time someone travels across the border. We will offer industry-leading reliability, great service and an unmatched array of options.”
Aeromécico’s CEO, Andrés Conesa is quoted as saying: “This agreement will mark the beginning of a new era in the aviation of North America, as the first and the largest cross-border alliance between Mexico and the United States. It is the next step in our relationship, and our networks will provide more benefits to our customers while increasing the options for connectivity, products and services,” adding that the arrangement will also be good for both carriers’ employees: “Our partnership means growth of services and jobs for both Delta and Aeroméxico.”
The agreement will additionally help to improve passenger experience on the ground, permitting the airlines to co-locate and invest in airport facilities by improving gates and lounges. Joint sales and marketing initiatives for the airlines will also increase.
Delta offers Aeroméxico a strong presence in the United States with its hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York, Salt Lake City and Seattle, while Aeromexico provides greater access to Mexico for Delta through its hubs in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
The airlines have already been partners for 22 years and this latest regulatory approval means another important milestone has been reached in the process, announced last year, to launch a cash tender offer for Delta’s acquisition for up to 49% of Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V., capital stock.
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