Mexico's airport groups reported an average 7 percent contraction in international passenger traffic during May. Specialists attribute the setback to higher jet fuel prices and United States migration policies.
The Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) recorded a 10 percent annual drop in international travelers. The Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) reported an 8.2 percent decline, including a 26.5 percent plunge in Puerto Vallarta.
The Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) posted a 2.8 percent reduction. Alik García of VALMEX Casa de Bolsa noted that higher jet fuel prices from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Pratt & Whitney engine reviews caused disruptions.
García added that Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies contributed to slower demand for flights from the United States. Among airlines, Viva Aerobus fell 20.1 percent while Volaris rose 15 percent.
Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, head of the Secretaría de Turismo, said on June 17 that arrivals will increase during the 2026 World Cup. April closed with 8.3 million international visitors, up 8 percent from 2025.
