Categories: Aviation

US Downgrades Mexico’s Air Safety Rating

The United States has downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating, which bars Mexican carriers from adding new routes to the U.S.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded Mexico from a Category 1 to a Category 2 and said that it would increase scrutiny of flights to the U.S.

The regulator also offered assistance, noting that it is “fully committed to helping the Mexican aviation authority improve its safety oversight system to a level that meets” international standards, according to Reuters.

The FAA also said that it is “ready to provide expertise and resources” to resolve issues raised during assessments.

Mexico believes it will recover its rating quickly.

“I think it will be a relatively quick and easy process,” deputy transport minister Carlos Moran told Reuters. “I hope it is less than three months.”

This post was published by our news partner: TravelPulse.com | Article Source
TJS News

TravelPulse.com, part of the travAlliancemedia network of products, is the leading resource for the latest travel news, offers, and videos. Since 2002, TravelPulse.com has been delivering industry news, dynamic video content and important supplier and destination information that have allowed hundreds of thousands of travel agents to succeed. Now, with dedicated consumer content, TravelPulse is once again revolutionizing the way that travel content is consumed.

Recent Posts

American Heart Association CKM syndrome

Millions of Americans live with heart disease, kidney disease, and metabolic conditions like obesity and…

5 days ago

FAA Investigates Close Call Between Delta and American Aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between American Airlines and Delta Air…

6 days ago

Universal Studios Hollywood Moves Security Up Front: What Changes for CityWalk and Theme Park Guests

Guests are now going through security before they reach CityWalk and the theme park gates.…

1 week ago

Consumer Reports Says Uber and Lyft Fares Can Vary Widely. Here’s What Travelers Should Do Now

The Jet Set is watching a new Consumer Reports investigation that says Uber and Lyft…

1 week ago

Greek Islands: Which One Is Actually Right for You (and How to Get There)

Here's the truth nobody says out loud: the Greek Islands are not one destination. They're…

1 week ago

American Airlines to Deploy Anti-Terror Barricades Beginning June 18

American Airlines will begin using anti-terror barricades on June 18. Although the barriers had already…

1 week ago