Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have received approval to begin a Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) covering trans-border flights between the United States and Mexico.
The carriers originally sought antitrust immunity for the JCA in March 2015. The agreement was finalized on May 3 after the required divestiture of slot pairs at Mexico City International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
With approval now in place, Delta and Aeromexico can coordinate fares and schedules on routes between the two countries, allowing for more integrated service and planning across their networks.
“Starting today, Delta and Aeromexico will work together to enhance the customer experience on the ground and in the air by investing in airport facilities, boarding gates and lounges. The two companies will also be able to implement joint sales and marketing initiatives in both countries,” Delta Air Lines said in a statement.
Under the agreement, Delta will continue to serve U.S. passengers through its connecting hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP), New York (JFK), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA). Aeromexico will provide customers with expanded access to destinations across Mexico via its hubs in Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY) and Guadalajara (GDL).
The two carriers have a long-standing relationship, beginning with a codeshare launched in 1994. Delta currently holds a 36.2 percent stake in Grupo Aeromexico and has stated intentions to increase that ownership to 49 percent. Both airlines are members of the SkyTeam alliance, which further supports coordinated service and benefits for frequent flyers.
This cooperation aims to improve connections, streamline schedules, and offer passengers more seamless travel options between the United States and Mexico while enabling joint investments in airport infrastructure and customer amenities.