Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – This Sunday, Aeroméxico and its subsidiary, Aeroméxico Connect, experienced a significant disruption in their operations at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) with 89 delays and 62 cancellations. The primary reason behind these setbacks was Aeroméxico’s decision to comply with the directive issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft until the completion of a thorough review process.
Aeroméxico boasts a total fleet of 153 aircraft, which includes 19 Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes. This precautionary measure came into effect following an incident that occurred on a flight operated by Alaska Airlines on Friday night.
Flight tracking portal FlightAware has reported a total of 160 flights affected by these delays and cancellations, with Aeroméxico taking the brunt of the impact, accounting for 73 delays in takeoff and landing operations and 61 cancellations. In contrast, Aeroméxico Connect faced 16 delayed flights and one cancellation.
The disrupted routes encompass a wide array of destinations, including Cancún, Mérida, Yucatán, Monterrey, Torreón, Los Cabos, San Francisco, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Miami, Chicago, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Tapachula, Hermosillo, Las Vegas, Chihuahua, Orlando, Ciudad Juárez, Puerto Vallarta, Mexicali, Vancouver, León, Minatitlán, among others. Arrivals from destinations such as Cancún, Monterrey, Mérida, Yucatán, Torreón, and Coahuila have also been affected.
The decision to ground the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft was made in the interest of passenger safety, aligning with international aviation standards and best practices. Aeroméxico is closely cooperating with aviation authorities to ensure that all necessary checks and reviews are completed before these aircraft can resume their operations.
Passengers are advised to stay updated with flight statuses and make necessary arrangements with the airline if they are affected by these delays and cancellations. Aeroméxico remains committed to ensuring passenger safety and minimizing disruptions during this challenging period.
