Aeromexico announced it will resume nonstop service between New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) and Mexico City starting in June 2026. The airline plans to operate four flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through a partnership with Delta Airlines.
Previous International Routes and Cancellations
This new nonstop service marks the first direct flights from New Orleans to Mexico City in over 15 years. Aeromexico initially launched nonstop flights on the route in 2009 but ceased operations after about one year due to insufficient demand. Other international nonstop services at MSY include Copa Airlines’ Panama City route, initiated in 2015 but stopped
after a few years with the COVID-19 pandemic cited as the cause, and Condor Airlines’ Frankfurt flights, introduced in 2017 and canceled during the pandemic.
Economic and Trade Links Between Louisiana and Mexico
Mexico was Louisiana’s largest trading partner in 2025, with over $9 billion in trade. Louisiana exported $5.7 billion in goods to Mexico, making it the state’s second-largest goods export market that year. Container imports from Mexico through the Port of New Orleans increased by 24% in 2025, underscoring growing economic ties between the regions.
Official Statements on Economic and Tourism Impact
Mayor Helena Moreno described the new nonstop service as significantly beneficial to the local economy, emphasizing Mexico’s role as a major
economic partner. “This is not just another flight to bring in more tourists. This brings in significant economic benefits for us,” Moreno said. Kevin Dolliole, New Orleans airport’s director of aviation, highlighted airport efforts to support the route’s success through awareness campaigns involving Aeromexico and local partners.
Erin Burns, airport spokesperson, stated Aeromexico expects to fill the 99-seat aircraft based on demand analysis. Eugene Green, chair of the Transportation and Airport Committee, noted the route will facilitate business interactions between Louisiana and Mexico. Mexico Consul General Noemi Hernández mentioned that more than one million U.S. citizens travel to Mexico each
month, reinforcing the viability of the service. Walt Leger III, CEO of New Orleans & Company, linked the new flights with increased potential for hosting international conventions and attracting visitors.
Aeromexico’s U.S. Route Expansion
Alongside the New Orleans route, Aeromexico plans several other route launches in June 2026. These include nonstop flights from Mexico City to Nashville, Tennessee; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and expanded service to Austin, Texas. Additionally, in November 2026, Aeromexico will begin nonstop flights to Portland, Oregon; Orange County, California; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Combined with Delta Airlines, Aeromexico will operate flights to Mexico City from 30 U.S. cities following these
expansions.
Route Support and Operating Details
Officials confirmed that the New Orleans–Mexico City flights are not subsidized. The airport and local entities will promote the service to secure its success. The flights are scheduled to operate year-round on the four weekly specified days, providing consistent access from New Orleans to Mexico City’s Latin American economic hub.
