U.S. cargo airlines are satisfied with their operations at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), according to the airport’s general director, General Isidoro Pastor Román.
In an interview with the media following the 67th General Assembly of the Mexican Pilots Union Association (ASPA), Pastor Román stated that, based on monthly satisfaction surveys conducted at AIFA, there have been no signs of discontent among the airlines.
"AIFA conducts regular surveys, both with passengers and cargo operators, to assess their perception of service quality, the facilities, and operational experience at the airport. All responses have been positive, including those from U.S. cargo airlines," he said.
Currently, 17 U.S. airlines operate at AIFA: three with regular flights and 14 with non-regular (charter-type) services. According to the director, these companies have expressed satisfaction not only with the service but also with the airport’s infrastructure and safety, which have allowed them to increase their foreign trade operations.
"I am fully confident that these airlines are not planning to return to the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), given its infrastructure and scheduling limitations. At AIFA, they can operate 24/7, including overnight, without restrictions," he emphasized.
He also noted that the AIFA administration team closely supervises operations to ensure prompt and high-quality service.
These statements contrast with the concerns raised recently by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which objected to the mandatory relocation of cargo operations from AICM to AIFA. The DOT formally requested an explanation from the Mexican government and warned of possible retaliatory actions against the Mexican aviation sector if the issue was not addressed.
Last week, a Mexican delegation led by Tania Carro, Undersecretary of Transportation at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), met with U.S. officials. The details of that meeting have not yet been disclosed.