Magnicharters, one of Mexico’s longest-running low‑cost carriers, has formally filed for bankruptcy, becoming the latest casualty in an increasingly turbulent aviation landscape. The airline, which abruptly suspended all flights on April 11, citing “logistical problems,” submitted a voluntary petition for commercial bankruptcy (concurso mercantil) on May 8. For … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Low-Cost Pioneer Magnicharters Shuts Down Amid Fuel Crisis and Debt
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Airline’s Stopover Program Turns Mexico City into a 2-for-1 Destination
International travelers flying through Mexico City will now be able to spend up to a week in the capital before continuing to a second Mexican destination — all under a single fare — thanks to a new program announced by Aeroméxico at last week's Tianguis Turístico in Acapulco. The stopover program lets passengers on international itineraries add an extended stay in Mexico … [Read more...] about Airline’s Stopover Program Turns Mexico City into a 2-for-1 Destination
Mexico’s Tourism Boom: Big Numbers, Precarious Jobs
Mexico’s tourism sector started 2026 with extraordinary momentum. According to the Confederation of Chambers of Commerce, Mexico received 16.85 million international visitors in the first two months of the year. But behind these record-breaking figures lies a more complicated reality. While the headlines celebrate growth, the daily lives of most workers in the … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Tourism Boom: Big Numbers, Precarious Jobs
Mexico Slowly Opens Its Doors to Travelers With Disabilities
Mexico welcomes tens of millions of tourists a year. For the roughly 20.8 million Mexicans who live with some form of disability — about 16% of the population, according to the 2020 national census — the country has been considerably harder to navigate. That is starting to change, driven by a mix of private operators, municipal initiatives, and a push at the federal level that … [Read more...] about Mexico Slowly Opens Its Doors to Travelers With Disabilities
New Suburban Train Connects Mexico City to Felipe Ángeles Airport
The long-awaited suburban train connecting Mexico City to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) officially opened on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after multiple delays spanning over three years. President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the new 41-kilometer extension from the Lechería station to the AIFA terminal, completing a journey from Buenavista station in downtown … [Read more...] about New Suburban Train Connects Mexico City to Felipe Ángeles Airport