The airport groups of the Central North (OMA) and the Pacific (GAP) declared themselves ready to receive thousands of national and international visitors ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to OMA, while the construction of new infrastructure continues to advance, Monterrey Airport maintains continuous operation, serving approximately 16 million passengers annually and more than 130,000 air operations per year; in addition, it has strengthened its capabilities for a more efficient, safe, and agile operation for travelers.

“We are building the airport of the future without halting the airport of the present. We know that the construction may represent temporary adjustments for our users, but it is also the visible sign of a profound transformation that is already generating concrete benefits for those who travel through Monterrey,” said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of Grupo OMA.

As part of this transformation, the airport is already operating with new technological tools that streamline passenger transit and strengthen security standards, such as self-service kiosks that multiply the positions for checking luggage in a couple of minutes.

Automatic doors that, through the QR code of the boarding pass, expedite access to the security checkpoints , biometric reading of passports in international arrivals and in collaboration with the National Institute of Migration (INM) , verify identity in real time and accept electronic passports from 30 countries.

In addition to a state-of-the-art Operational Control Center that concentrates technology, equipment and processes to monitor flights, aircraft, vehicles and passenger flow in real time, and allows for coordinated rapid responses to any contingency.

Meanwhile, HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX equipment with three-dimensional Computed Tomography (CT) technology, one of the most advanced airport screening solutions internationally , is now operational . This means passengers no longer need to remove laptops, liquids, gels, or electronic devices from their luggage during screening, speeding up the security checkpoints and improving the travel experience. This technology is already in place at the Terminal A screening checkpoint and will soon be implemented at Terminal C.

These works represent an investment of eight billion pesos (mdp) destined for the Monterrey International Airport between 2025 and 2030, as part of a multi-year program of more than 16 billion pesos for the entire OMA network.

In preparation for the World Cup tournament, the airport will enhance its signage and provide information kiosks to guide national and international visitors, in addition to the ongoing work of its Passenger Experience Committee on key operational processes.

“We continue to transform the travel experience in Monterrey with industry-leading infrastructure and technology. The World Cup is an important milestone, but this investment is designed for sustained growth in the coming years. Together with passengers, authorities, and partners, we are building the airport of the future: bigger, more comfortable, safer, and better connected,” Dueñas emphasized.

Meanwhile, GAP reported that Guadalajara International Airport is shaping up to be one of the main entry points for fans, delegations, and tourists arriving in the country during the World Cup, where the city will host four matches and a cultural and tourist agenda that will expand the flow of national and international travelers.

“This major football event represents a unique opportunity to showcase the operational capacity and long-term vision with which we have developed Guadalajara’s airport infrastructure. The investments made in recent years allow us to meet record demand and continue supporting the region’s economic and tourism growth,” stated Cryshtian Amador Lizardi, administrator of the Guadalajara Airport.

The upgrade of this airport terminal was part of the 2020-2024 Master Development Plan, in which GAP allocated more than 15 billion pesos for the airport’s modernization and expansion . Among the most significant projects are the construction of a second runway, 3,538 meters long; the expansion of the hangars to 45 positions; the renovation of 26,000 square meters of the terminal building; and the doubling of parking capacity.

These investments are complemented by operational measures implemented in the context of the world’s most important sporting event in football. Since June, vehicular access has been expanded to three lanes, a project designed to expedite entry times to the terminal and optimize traffic flow in one of the corridors with the highest passenger volume.

Meanwhile, the Jalisco government inaugurated Line 5 of the Mi Macro Airport system , one of the most significant mobility projects developed for this major football event. The electric transport system will connect the airport terminal with various strategic points in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area via three main routes, strengthening urban connectivity for visitors and residents.

Ahead of the opening ceremony, the national teams from South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Colombia arrived on charter flights and were processed under a special protocol that included immigration and customs controls on the tarmac, on-site baggage inspection with X-ray equipment, specialized handling of sports equipment, and enhanced security with canine units. Specialized airport personnel were also deployed to ensure efficient, safe, and coordinated processes during the teams’ arrival and transit within the airport facilities.

“With a renovated terminal, new access points, greater operational capacity and a strengthened mobility network, GAP arrives at this international football event with an infrastructure prepared to meet a historic demand and support the long-term development of the region,” it was emphasized.

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The airport groups of the Central North (OMA) and the Pacific (GAP) reported growth of 6% and 1.2%, respectively , in passenger traffic during January 2026 compared to the same month of 2025.

According to its bulletin sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) , OMA reported that it transported 2,309,784 passengers in the first month of 2026 compared to the 2,178,507 passengers it transported in the same period of 2025.

Grupo Financiero Monex highlighted that this increase is due to a greater appetite for leisure, family and business travel worldwide, specifically due to nearshoring (relocation of production lines) in Mexico, particularly in the northern region of the country.

OMA specified that domestic passenger traffic increased by 7%, rising from 1,797,002 in January 2025 to 1,922,834 in January 2026. International passenger traffic grew by 1.4%, increasing from 381,505 passengers in January 2025 to 386,950 passengers in January 2026.

“We believe that OMA’s traffic performance during the first month of the year was positive, as it maintains a favorable performance in the domestic segment, driven by Monterrey, as well as a resilient performance in the international sector,” noted Grupo Financiero Monex.

In this regard, Monex emphasized that during 2026 the focus will be on performance at the operating cash flow level , the attractiveness of nearshoring in the business segment, local and international economic performance, as well as the synergies generated during the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 12 Mexican airports managed by GAP registered an increase of 1.2% in January 2026 , driven by a good performance of domestic traffic, which mitigated the negative performance in international traffic.

The airports of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta saw increases of 3.6% and 2.6%, respectively, while the airfields of Tijuana and Los Cabos decreased by 4.2% and 0.3%, respectively.

“It is important to note that, during 2025, the Guadalajara airport showed strong progress, positioning itself as the second most important airport for domestic operations nationwide. Meanwhile, Tijuana’s performance was more modest; however, it remains among the top five airports for domestic traffic in Mexico,” explained VALMEX Casa de Bolsa .

By 2026, it estimated greater dynamism in domestic operations , due to better operation by airlines as they progress with the Pratt & Whitney engine overhaul process , in addition to the strong connectivity that exists between the airports of Guadalajara and Tijuana with the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) , which remains the main airport in Mexico.

“Regarding international operations, we believe that one factor that affected operations was Winter Storm Fern, which caused the cancellation of more than 13,000 flights in the United States. We also believe that travelers from the United States may remain cautious due to the more restrictive immigration policies implemented by the Trump administration,” he explained.

However, in the medium term, it projected improved dynamics in international operations as migration concerns between the United States and Mexico dissipate.

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The Central North (OMA) and Pacific (GAP) airport groups reported increases in passenger traffic in 2025 compared to 2024, while the Southeast (Asur) group showed a year-on-year decrease.

According to its report sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) , Asur transported 40 million 595 thousand 729 users last year, which meant a decrease of 2% compared to 2024, when it transported 41 million 420 thousand 330 travelers.

GAP went from 62 million 156 thousand 300 passengers in 2024 to 63 million 685 thousand 700 in 2025, an increase of 2.5% in the period, driven by the national market, where it registered an increase of 5.8% by handling 36 million 444 thousand 700 travelers.

In international traffic, the concessionaire of 12 airports in the country went from 27 million 712 thousand 500 to 27 million 241 thousand passengers, which translated into a reduction of 1.7 percent.

OMA indicated that during 2024 it transported 26 million 510 thousand 498 passengers and for 2025 it transported 28 million 750 thousand 694, which represented a growth of 8.5% year-on-year.

“From our perspective, GAP and OMA are the most attractive from a fundamental standpoint, as they should offer better synergies due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Grupo Financiero Monex highlighted in a statement.

Meanwhile, Volaris reported to the BMV that its traffic in 2025 was 30,995,000 passengers , a 5.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In December, passenger numbers rose from 2,761,000 to 2,961,000, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.

“In December, demand in our markets behaved in line with historical seasonality, maintaining the recovery trend in VFR traffic in the cross-border market. In the domestic market, we operated less than planned due to adverse weather conditions that persisted for an extended period at our main hub airport in Tijuana, impacting our entire network. Despite these disruptions, we began 2026 well-positioned, focused on flexibility, execution, and value for our passengers,” stated Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris.

An analysis by  VALMEX Casa de Bolsa considered that the report for the last month of 2025, the airline reflected a positive trend with signs of acceleration, both in national and international operations.

“Regarding the load factor, a deeper contraction was observed than previously reported; however, it is important to note that the airline’s load factor remains in line with its historical average, in addition to being above the average of national airlines,” he emphasized.

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Following the announcement of the agreement with Viva (Viva Aerobus) and Grupo Mexicano de Aerolíneas, Volaris ‘ stock is currently positioned with a gain of 16.7% on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) , with a price per share of 17.35 pesos.

In a conference with analysts, Enrique Beltranena, president of Volaris, stated that through the new holding company, they seek to accelerate the growth of air travel in Mexico and internationally, taking advantage of economies of scale, as well as their connectivity.

“We see an opportunity for the aviation sector in Mexico to continue driving the democratization of air travel. We will remain separate operators and brands while benefiting from a stronger financial foundation at the group level. This structure supports employees, passengers, shareholders, and local communities, while also strengthening the broader aviation ecosystem,” he said.

Similarly, he indicated that if approved, they will be supporting key markets, such as the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , among others, “where we see potential, we will expand our connectivity to the north and south of our borders, additional international destinations, strengthening our offerings and routes.”

He highlighted that the Mexican Airlines Group will have 250 new generation Airbus aircraft, and growth will be based on demand, which would guarantee sustainable growth.

“The formation of a new group has clear and significant benefits for our passengers. We will seek to expand our offerings of options and routes. While opening up new connectivity opportunities in Mexico and international markets, this will be supported by enhanced loyalty programs and broader global partnerships. To our people, we thank our more than 12,000 employees for their daily dedication and commitment to our passengers and operations. We remain committed to being a top-tier employer in Mexico and creating greater opportunities for growth and development,” said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva.

They reiterated that this transaction provides a stronger cost structure , will provide financial stability from a more robust balance sheet with better capitalization, strong liquidity and a solid leverage profile.

According to data from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), Volaris and Viva together surpassed Grupo Aeroméxico in passenger handling internationally during the period January – October 2025 compared to the same period last year.

While at the national level both airlines continue to lead this market, the former have transported 38.4 million passengers compared to the 13.2 million users of the firm led by Andrés Conesa.

In terms of cargo, the outlook is reversed, as Grupo Aeroméxico leads the international transport of goods.

In the domestic market, both Aeromexico and Aeromexico Connect continue to lead in this segment.

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By 2030, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway (FIT) is estimated to handle 885,780 tons , 212% more than in 2024, and would also double its passenger transport capacity.

According to the Institutional Program of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (PICIIT), derived from the National Development Plan 2025-2030 (PND) , 284,017 tons were transported at the end of last year .

Although the projected volume of mobilized cargo is expected to reach 550,000 tons by 2025 , progressive growth is estimated for subsequent years. The figure will reach 605,000 tons by 2026, 665,500 tons by 2027, 732,050 tons by 2028, and 805,255 tons by 2029.

Regarding passengers, the document stated that 70,875 passengers were transported last year, while the number of passengers is expected to reach 125,559 by 2030.

Similarly, the number of granted Development Poles for Well-being (Podebis) was projected to increase to 14 , and 100% compliance in payment of fees would be maintained.

However, it will also be necessary to address infrastructure improvements and expansions , as well as multimodal and technological integration, that is, establishing efficient connections between different modes of transport—rail, sea, and road—to ensure a smooth and seamless transfer of goods.

“To achieve this, it is essential to incorporate robust digital systems that enable real-time tracking, intermodal coordination, and the simplification of customs processes,” he explained.

Furthermore, it is necessary to create an attractive commercial environment that reduces both dispatch times and logistics costs. This involves not only modernizing the physical infrastructure but also optimizing rates, simplifying administrative procedures, and implementing incentives that promote foreign investment and boost the corridor’s competitiveness, among other things.

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David Lozano Águila , general director of the Maya Train, explained that no passenger rail system is profitable, so it is necessary to recover the freight infrastructure that already existed with the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway (FIT) .

“With all our capacity to transport people, systems, and possible frequencies, we won’t generate enough resources to break even, which is why freight transport is so important for rail,” he said while participating in a bimonthly meeting of the Mexican Association of Railways (AMF) .

He specified that freight and passenger services will be carried out on the same track and will only undergo one operational modification, although the railway fleet will be equipped with the ERTMS system, which allows train position readings and is efficient and does not compromise safety.

The executive explained that they expect to move up to two million tons annually , initially, “which will increase because we are already receiving letters of intent from companies that have moved their cargo by road for many years and now do so by vehicle.”

He indicated that cargo will begin moving in 2026 , although full capacity will not be reached until 2027. “Like any company, we begin a gradual development process, reaching agreements, and we want to reach July of next year with the largest number of agreements with the local and national industry.”

He explained that they are already working with all the companies that require and demand services from the Port of Progreso, as well as the route to move products to and from said infrastructure.

Likewise, mobilize materials such as rails, sleepers, steel, and everything necessary for the construction of cargo terminals.

As part of the project to move cargo on the Mayan Train, he mentioned that there will be intermodal terminals in Palenque , a connection point with the FIT, in addition to the facility to be built in Chetumal and operations yards in Escárcega, Valladolid, among others.

As well as a turbo pipeline that will connect an intermodal terminal to Cancún Airport and feed Tulum Airport.

Lozano Águila said they will soon receive 12 road locomotives with ERTMS and seven yard locomotives , more than 500 haulage units that are at the Ferrovalle facilities .

He also mentioned that they have 300 tank trucks, 100 gondolas, 50 hoppers and vans, and 51 intermodal platforms.

“The service will comply with the North American agency’s international standards to ensure interline operations with operators in Mexico, the United States, and Canada,” he said.

He stated that the interconnection of the Maya Train with the rest of the country’s railway system is viable .

“An analysis was conducted with the Isthmus Corridor, which is the first Navy rail project that will operate in harmony or coexistence with us,” he said.

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While Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) reported a 1.6% increase in passenger traffic during February compared to the same month in 2024, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (Asur) registered a 7.5% decrease year-on-year.

In the case of GAP, during the second month of the year, it went from mobilizing four million 800.5 passengers to four million 875.5 users, which translated into an increase of 1.6% year-over-year.

Guadalajara and Tijuana airports showed increases of 5.8% and 2.7%, while Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta showed decreases of 3.8% and 1.8% respectively, compared to February 2024.

In the case of domestic traffic, GAP stated that this increased from 2,425.2 to 2,597.1 million passengers, an increase of 7.1%; as for international traffic, it decreased by 4.1%, since it ended with 2,278.4 users compared to 2,375.3 in the same month last year.

The volume of seats offered during February 2025 increased by 2.8% compared to 2024. The occupancy rate increased from 82.1% to 81.2 percent.

Meanwhile, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Asur) reported a 7.5% decrease during last February compared to the same month in 2024, going from three million 599.8 travelers to three million 328.2 passengers.

Without mentioning in its report sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) the factor that caused its decline, it detailed that passenger traffic in Mexico had a decrease in international and domestic traffic of 10.6% and 2.9% respectively.

National passenger traffic increased from 1,416,632 to 1,375,440, while international traffic increased from 2,183,190 to 1,952,825.

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has begun construction of Terminal F, which will cost around $1.6 billion and will be ready by 2027. It will be the sixth and will feature a double-loaded boarding bridge with 15 gates and modern amenities for customers.

“The new terminal will expand the airport’s reach with state-of-the-art facilities that align with our world-class customer experience and operation, while supporting the historic increase in air travel to and from the North Texas region,” said Sean Donohue, DFW CEO.

He explained that this new facility will have a 400,000-square-foot boarding corridor and also includes an expansion of Terminal E, which will add more than 9,290 square meters of new security, documentation and baggage claim facilities.

Passengers using Terminal F will check in at Terminal E and connect between the two facilities via a quick terminal-to-terminal transfer via the airport’s Skylink rail system.

“Terminal F plays a key role in preparing for the historic growth ahead for both DFW Airport and the North Texas community. This new terminal will enable us to continue to discover new ways to care for our customers, inspire the future of travel, feed our community with more jobs and create opportunities for business in our region,” said DeMetris Sampson, Chairman of the DFW Airport Board of Directors.

This new facility will have a pre-fabrication site and modules will be built before being moved, as this increases project efficiency and accelerates construction schedules by performing major activities at two sites simultaneously.

He recalled that this type of modular construction is already being used in the expansion of Terminal C and will also be used for Terminal A, “by using modular techniques for the construction of these existing facilities, the central construction activity is moved away from the terminal area, reducing operational impacts for customers and airlines.”

“This new terminal will be another important gateway for our city, improving and increasing connectivity to and from Dallas. I am thrilled to see this monumental project come to life and expand one of Dallas’ greatest assets as we prepare for even more historic growth in air travel and across our region,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson.

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Volaris and Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) , the concessionaire of 13 airports in Mexico, reported a 12% and 1.2% drop in passenger traffic last year compared to 2023.

The Pratt & Whitney engine overhaul continues to affect Volaris, as at the end of 2024 it recorded a 12% decrease in passenger movement year-on-year.

Domestic traffic impacted Volaris, as it decreased by 16.2%, ending the period with 21 million 705 thousand passengers, four million 204 thousand fewer than in the same period last year. Meanwhile, international traffic went from seven million 588 thousand to seven million 768 thousand passengers, which translated into a 2.4% increase.

In December, Volaris’ ASM capacity decreased 4.5% year-over-year due to Pratt & Whitney engine inspections, slightly better than forecast, due to the recovery of some aircraft.

In that month, the airline transported 2.8 million passengers, an occupancy factor of 87.6%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points compared to the previous year.

RPMs, that is, the number of seats sold to passengers multiplied by the number of miles flown, decreased by 2.1%, with a reduction of 8.3% in the Mexican domestic market, and an increase of 9.0 percent in international markets.

“We are pleased with the execution of our strategy and continue to prioritize operational performance and network stability as we move forward with the engine inspections required by Pratt & Whitney,” said Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ CEO and President.

For its part, OMA experienced a decline in passenger traffic from January to December 2024, going from 26 million 845 thousand 451 users to 26 million 510 thousand 498 , that is, 1.2% less year-on-year.

The national market suffered a 3.5% drop , ending at 22 million 728 thousand 094 travelers, 828 thousand 721 fewer than in 2023, driven by the airports of Acapulco, with a drop of 31.8%, Ciudad Juárez with 5.7% less, Culiacán with a decrease of 14.8%, among others.

At the international level, the increase was 15% year-on-year, going from 3,288,636 to 3,782,404 passengers.

The largest increases were seen in the airports of Culiacán with 27%, Torreón with 25.1%, Chihuahua with 20.5%, Monterrey with 20.3%, to name a few.

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