Summary: Aeroméxico traffic January 2026 shows total passengers from Mexico City fell 1.8% to 2,053,000. International traffic rose 2.7% to 755,000, lifting RPMs and driving an 87% overall load factor that benefits Cancun and other tourism hubs.

Aeroméxico traffic January 2026 figures reveal a modest overall passenger decline through Mexico City even as international demand grows. The airline carried 2,053,000 passengers in January 2026, a 1.8 percent decrease from the same month a year earlier, but international travellers increased, helping sustain tourism flows to beach and cultural destinations.

Key January 2026 statistics

  • Total passengers from Mexico City: 2,053,000 (down 1.8% year-over-year)
  • International passengers: 755,000 (up 2.7%)
  • Domestic passengers: just over 1.2 million (down 4.2%)
  • Available seat miles (ASMs): overall down 2.3%; international ASMs down 1.7%; domestic ASMs down 3.6%
  • Revenue passenger miles (RPMs): up 1.1% overall, led by a 3.8% rise in international RPMs
  • Load factor: 87.0% (up 2.9 percentage points); international load factor rose 4.7 points

International demand offsets domestic softness

The uptick in international traffic helped lift RPMs and improved load factors, demonstrating that long-haul and cross-border routes remain resilient. Growth on international sectors reflects stronger demand from markets such as the United States and parts of Latin America, and supports onward tourism to destinations like Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Domestic adjustments and airport impacts

Aeroméxico trimmed capacity on certain domestic routes, contributing to a 5 percent fall in domestic RPMs and a 4.2 percent decline in domestic passengers. The carrier's network realignment prioritises profitable international lanes as it navigates fuel costs and competition.

Mexico’s newer hub, Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), benefits from these shifts by helping to disperse traffic and relieve congestion at legacy airports. Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City continues to handle sizable volumes as the city remains an aviation anchor for the country.

Aeroméxico jet taxiing at Mexico City airport with terminal in background
Aeroméxico's January 2026 traffic mix helped channel tourists from Mexico City to coastal destinations such as Cancun

What the data means for Cancun and coastal tourism

Cancun emerges as a primary beneficiary of Aeroméxico’s international traction. Reliable international lifts and higher load factors support resort occupancies across the Riviera Maya, while routes to US gateways such as Dallas and Toronto continue to feed winter tourism and snowbird traffic.

  • Stronger international service keeps resorts and excursions well supplied with guests
  • Higher load factors can support more competitive fares and sustainable schedules
  • Connectivity to US and Canadian gateways sustains winter-season demand

Government and industry context

Mexico’s Secretaría de Turismo (Sectur) continues to back aviation expansion and visa facilitation for key markets, aligning with airline strategies that favour international growth. Infrastructure investments at AIFA and coordination with tourism boards are intended to ease travel flows and bolster recovery.

Outlook: efficiency, recovery and network strategy

Aeroméxico’s higher overall load factor of 87 percent signals operational efficiency that supports tourism campaigns and investor confidence. The carrier plans to resume capacity growth when demand warrants, with international momentum likely to drive stronger arrivals into Q2 and peak seasons.

So what? For travellers and the tourism industry, the January figures mean steadier international connectivity to Mexico’s top destinations despite softer domestic travel. Higher load factors can translate into continued route reliability and potential fare stability on popular international routes, while airports such as AIFA and Benito Juárez help distribute the passenger load to support tourism recovery.