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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines, preserving their joint alliance.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines, nullifying the Department of Transportation's order to terminate their joint collaboration agreement and antitrust immunity. The ruling preserves the alliance, allowing the two airlines to continue joint operations in the trans-border market between Mexico and the United States. Aeroméxico stated that the Department of Transportation's initial decision to end the partnership was arbitrary and capricious because it failed to provide a reasonable explanation for departing from previous precedents. The Court noted that the Department of Transportation did not conduct an exhaustive analysis of market shares or city pairs across the US-Mexico air market, focusing instead on a user-focused view of the market. The ruling ensures that Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines can continue to offer greater connectivity, a wider route network, and more convenient service options for passengers. Aeroméxico is currently reviewing the court's opinion with Delta Air Lines and their legal advisors to determine the next steps.

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