Aeromexico announced the reinstatement of nonstop flights between New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport and Mexico City starting in June 2027. The service will operate four times per week year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays under a partnership with Delta Airlines.
History of New Orleans International Nonstop Routes
This will be the first nonstop connection from New Orleans to Mexico City in over 15 years. Aeromexico had previously offered nonstop service beginning in 2009 but discontinued it after roughly one year due to low demand. Other international nonstop routes at New Orleans Airport faced similar challenges; Copa Airlines commenced nonstop flights to Panama City in 2015
but later ended them, and Condor Airlines operated nonstop flights to Frankfurt starting in 2017 that were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unlike British Airways’ expanded four-times-weekly service to London Heathrow earlier in 2026, which had partial subsidies from the New Orleans tourism bureau, the new Aeromexico flights receive no such financial support.
Economic Ties Between Louisiana and Mexico
Mexico is Louisiana’s largest trading partner, with over $9 billion in trade recorded in 2025. Container imports from Mexico to the Port of New Orleans increased 24% that year, while Louisiana exported $5.7 billion worth of goods to Mexico, making it the state’s second-largest goods export market.
Council member Eugene Green, chair of the Transportation and Airport Committee, emphasized that the nonstop flights will facilitate business connections between Louisiana companies and their Mexican customers and suppliers.
Officials Comment on the New Route
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno noted the route’s economic importance: “This is not just another flight to bring in more tourists; this brings in significant economic benefits for us. Mexico is already a major economic partner for the City of New Orleans and for the state.” Mexico Consul General Noemi Hernández stated the route will enhance air connectivity and strengthen investment and relationships within the Mexican community along with tourism and
business sectors.
Kevin Dolliole, director of aviation for New Orleans Airport, said the airport will work with Aeromexico and local partners to promote the flight to ensure its success, citing the route’s critical role in expanding international air service at MSY. Airport spokesperson Erin Burns indicated Aeromexico’s flight schedule was developed based on expected demand sufficient to fill a 99-seat aircraft four times per week.
Walt Leger III, CEO of New Orleans & Company, highlighted that the new connection will support attracting conventions and international visitors to New Orleans.
Aeromexico and Delta’s U.S. Expansion
Alongside the New Orleans-Mexico City service, Aeromexico announced three new nonstop
routes from Mexico City to Nashville, Tennessee, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, commencing the same month. The airline is also increasing flights on the Mexico City-Austin route by adding a second daily flight starting in June 2027. Additionally, nonstop flights from Mexico City to Portland, Oregon, Orange County, California, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida were recently announced.
With these additions, Aeromexico and Delta Airlines will operate flights to Mexico City from 30 U.S. cities.
Traveler Impact and Route Support
The reinstated nonstop flights reduce travel times for passengers departing from New Orleans to Mexico City, improving convenience and encouraging international tourism. The route is expected to
enhance business opportunities by easing access for Louisiana companies to the Mexican market.
Airport officials emphasized the necessity of sustained local support to ensure the route’s viability and future expansion. Dolliole stated the flights’ success is closely monitored by the industry and critical for sustaining and growing international service at New Orleans Airport.
