Reuters reveals U.S. prepares to downgrade Mexico air safety rating

Reuters broke the news that the U.S. government is preparing to downgrade Mexico’s aviation safety rating, a move that would bar Mexican carriers from adding new U.S. flights and limit airlines’ ability to carry out marketing agreements. Sources briefed on the matter said the FAA has held lengthy talks with Mexican aviation regulators about its concerns – not all of which had all been addressed following an in-country assessment.