NEW ORLEANS – Mayor Helena Moreno and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), in partnership with Aeromexico – Delta, announced new nonstop service connecting New Orleans directly with Mexico City International Airport (AICM), expanding international travel options and strengthening economic, cultural, and business connections between Southeast Louisiana and Mexico.
Operated by Aeromexico, the new route will begin June 17, 2027, with four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. All flights will be operated with Embraer 190 aircraft featuring 99 seats, making this the only nonstop service between the two destinations. Through their Joint Cooperation Agreement, Aeromexico and Delta continue to expand connectivity between Mexico and the United States, offering customers more travel options and seamless access to both airlines’ networks.
“We are very excited to launch our new nonstop service between New Orleans and Mexico City, becoming the only airline to directly connect these two cities,” said Ivan Vukov, U.S. Sales Manager, Aeromexico. “With four weekly flights, travelers will have convenient access to Mexico City and connections to more than 100 destinations across Aeromexico’s network. This new service also reflects the strength of our Joint Cooperation Agreement with Delta, through which we have carried more than 50 million passengers between Mexico and the United States since May 2017, reinforcing our commitment to providing more and better connectivity between both countries.”
“This is an exciting day for New Orleans and our entire region,” said Helena Moreno, Mayor of New Orleans. “Expanding our international connections creates new opportunities for visitors, businesses and residents while strengthening the relationships that connect our communities around the world. We welcome Aeromexico’s investment in our market and look forward to the opportunities this new service will bring.”
“This announcement of new Aeromexico service between New Orleans and Mexico City represents an important milestone in the continued growth of international connectivity at MSY,” said Mr. James M. Williams, Chairman of the New Orleans Aviation Board. “It reinforces the airport’s role as a gateway for tourism, commerce, and economic development throughout Southeast Louisiana.”
“Connecting New Orleans with Mexico City is about more than adding another destination to our airport’s route network,” said Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. “Mexico City is a major international business, cultural, and tourism center. This service provides travelers throughout our region with greater access to Mexico and connections to destinations beyond, while creating new opportunities for international visitors to experience everything Louisiana has to offer. We appreciate Aeroméxico’s partnership and confidence in our market.”
The four-times-weekly service will connect travelers to Mexico City, one of Latin America’s most important centers for business, tourism, culture, and international commerce. Through Aeromexico’s network, passengers will also have access to convenient and seamless connections to other destinations across Mexico and beyond, subject to available schedules and routes.
“I welcome the announcement, which will expand travel options between Mexico and the United States, and contribute to strengthening tourism activity, said Noemi Hernández, Consul General of Mexico. “This new route will expand opportunities for U.S. visitors to discover the cultural, gastronomic, and natural wealth of Mexico, as well as the tourist experiences offered by the country’s communities. Our tourism exchange remains a source of well-being and shared prosperity.”
The Hispanic business community will also benefit from expanded international accessibility.
“This new flight will serve as a catalyst for growth and economic development opening vital pathways and connecting our business community directly to a key trade partner like Mexico,” said Mayra Pineda, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. “We celebrate this incredible step forward in keeping our region connected to the world.”
The connection will support regional businesses, tourism organizations, convention planners and economic development partners in further strengthening relationships with Mexico and international markets.
“New Orleans has always been an international city, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, global commerce, and connections to the world,” said Walt Leger III, President & CEO, New Orleans & Company. “Aeromexico’s new year-round nonstop service to Mexico City represents an exciting step forward in strengthening those connections. Just as Mexico City serves as a gateway to Latin America and beyond, New Orleans offers a distinctive gateway to the United States, welcoming visitors with our extraordinary culture, world-class hospitality, and opportunities for business and commerce. This new connection between two great cultural capitals will make it easier to welcome international visitors, attract conventions and meetings, expand economic opportunities, and strengthen the historic ties between our communities. We are grateful to Aeromexico and our partners at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for helping connect New Orleans to more of the world.”
“Nonstop service to Mexico City puts Greater New Orleans one flight away from one of the largest business centers in the Americas,” said Michael Hecht, President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. “Mexico is one of Louisiana’s most important trading partners, and this route will make it easier for companies on both sides of the border to meet, invest, and close deals in person. Every new international connection at MSY strengthens the region’s case as a place to build and grow a business.”
The return of Aeromexico-Delta service reflects MSY’s continued efforts to work with airline partners to expand air service, improve access to international markets, and support the region’s growing travel needs. Additional information and reservations are available through Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines official sales channels and websites.