News / Open skies beckon US and Mexican airlines, but it's no fiesta for cargo carriers

The doors have come off the air transport routes between Mexico and the US; this week the aviation bilateral between the two countries has been replaced with an open skies agreement that allows US and Mexican carriers to mount any transborder route they like.

In addition, US carriers have opportunities to connect third countries with Mexico without touching their home market – and they can avail themselves of fifth and sixth freedom rights to manage flows between Mexico and other markets.

“Cargo carriers will ...