President Sheinbaum's government has taken a first step toward an air transport agreement with the United States. This is no small matter. With this agreement, Mexico would commit to maintaining an open environment with U.S. airlines, and in return, the U.S. Department of Transportation could finally allow the AIFA airport to operate flights to the United States and free up the 13 routes currently served by Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus.