Aeromexico announced on November 9, 2026, it will resume nonstop flights between New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport and Mexico City beginning June 2027. The service will operate four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays using 99-seat aircraft through a partnership with Delta Airlines.
History of International Nonstop Flights at New Orleans Airport
This reinstated nonstop route marks the first direct service between New Orleans and Mexico City in over 15 years. Aeromexico initially launched nonstop flights to Mexico City in 2009 but discontinued them after about one year due to insufficient demand. Additional international nonstop services were similarly affected: Copa Airlines operated nonstop flights to Panama
City from 2015 until the COVID-19 pandemic forced their suspension, while Condor Airlines launched nonstop service to Frankfurt in 2017 before canceling it during the pandemic. British Airways, however, announced it would increase nonstop flights from New Orleans to London Heathrow to four weekly flights in 2026 following rising passenger demand.
Economic and Strategic Benefits
Mayor Helena Moreno emphasized that the new nonstop route will deliver considerable economic benefits to New Orleans and Louisiana. Mexico ranked as Louisiana’s largest trading partner in 2025, with over $9 billion in trade volume. Container imports from Mexico to the Port of New Orleans climbed 24% that year,
while Louisiana exported $5.7 billion in goods to Mexico, making it the state’s second-largest goods export market. Eugene Green, chair of the Transportation and Airport Committee, noted that the route will facilitate business interactions between Louisiana and Mexico.
Mexico Consul General Noemi Hernández highlighted strong travel demand, citing that over one million U.S. citizens travel to Mexico monthly. She also pointed out that the new service reinforces air connectivity and expands investment and business opportunities within the Mexican community and tourism sectors in New Orleans.
Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, mentioned the direct flights
will support attracting conventions and international visitors to the city.
Traveler Impact and Local Support
Passengers from New Orleans will have direct nonstop access to Mexico City for the first time in more than 15 years, reducing reliance on connecting flights. Airport officials, including Director of Aviation Kevin Dolliole, stressed the importance of the route’s success. Dolliole said the airport will collaborate with Aeromexico and partners to raise awareness and ensure sustained demand, stating that international routes are closely monitored by the industry.
Aeromexico designed its schedule based on anticipated market demand, according to airport spokesperson Erin Burns. The flights will operate year-round, providing consistent
overseas travel options for business and leisure travelers.
Aeromexico’s Network Expansion
Alongside the New Orleans route, Aeromexico announced new nonstop flights from Mexico City to Nashville, Tennessee, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, also starting June 2027. The airline is increasing its service at Austin, Texas, by adding a second daily flight to Mexico City. Recent additions include nonstop flights between Mexico City and Portland, Oregon; Orange County, California; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
These expansions accompany Aeromexico and Delta’s broader partnership, which will offer flights to Mexico City from 30 U.S. cities after launching the new routes.
