In response to Mexican airline Magnicharters' two-week flight suspension due to logistical problems—announced yesterday and stranding passengers at the end of 2026 Easter vacations—President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the abrupt move and committed government support for rebooking. SICT, AFAC, and Profeco are investigating and aiding via other carriers.
Magnicharters, the Monterrey-based airline founded in 1984 by Augusto Bojórquez and Luis Bojórquez Maza (linked to travel agency Magnitur, legally represented by José David Bojorquez Maza), operates 12 Boeing 737s to destinations like Cancún, Mérida, Huatulco, and Puerto Vallarta. Facing declining passengers—362,000 in 2022, down to 200,000 in 2025—it suspended all flights yesterday, citing logistical issues.
At the close of Easter 2026 vacations, the decision caused chaos at affected beach airports. In her morning press conference today, President Sheinbaum called it 'abrupt,' stating: "We are looking at ways to support these passengers so they can get flights to return to their places of origin. SICT is providing all necessary support." She noted Profeco's probe into the reasons.
SICT (under Jesús Esteva) and AFAC advise stranded passengers in Cancún, Mérida, and Huatulco to seek help at Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris counters. Profeco (led by Iván Escalante) is involved.
