Following the announcement by USDOT of the elimination of air service routes between the U.S. and Mexico, including between South Texas and Mexico City, the Border Trade Alliance sent the following letter to members of Texas’ congressional delegation seeking their intervention to reach a negotiated solution between the two federal governments.

While we recognize the Department’s intent to address competition and compliance matters, the suspension of these routes has immediate and far-reaching economic implications for U.S.–Mexico border communities. More than a matter of convenience, air connectivity between Texas and Mexico is a core element of our binational economy. Each flight supports small business activity, cross-border investment, and the tourism and retail sectors that sustain local jobs.