Aeroméxico targets further European growth from regional airports amid strong demand

Aeroméxico is seeking to launch flights to additional European destinations as it broadens its international network beyond Mexico City, with Guadalajara and Monterrey among the airports it sees as potential secondary hubs. 

The carrier’s latest plans include a new Guadalajara–Paris service in April 2027, following the launch of Monterrey–Paris and the addition of Mexico City–Milan next March.

European routes ‘so successful’ Aeroméxico is looking for more

“Our European routes have been so successful that we’re looking for new destinations in Europe,” Manuel Moreno Lagos, Aeroméxico’s director of network planning, said at Routes World 2026 in Frankfurt.

Aeroméxico’s expansion ambitions come as the Mexican flag carrier seeks to build on demand from cities outside the capital – one of the largest cities in the world – rather than relying solely on its main hub. 

“We’re looking to expand,” Moreno Lagos said. “We’re not just in Mexico City. We’re also looking for opportunities from Monterrey, and from Guadalajara.”

Guadalajara and Monterrey support network expansion

The airline plans to operate Guadalajara–Paris three times weekly during the summer 2027 season. 

Moreno Lagos said the decision followed the impressive performance of the Monterrey–Paris flight, which Aeroméxico launched as a seasonal service and announced in July would be extended into the winter schedule. 

Aeroméxico is also adding Mexico City–Milan in 2027, giving it a second Italian destination in addition to Rome. 

The carrier has launched Barcelona from Mexico City and described its European routes as performing strongly.

Aeroméxico serves major capitals including Madrid, Amsterdam, London and Paris, however there are gaps in its network map, including Germany, Portugal, and eastern and northern Europe.  

Moreno Lagos told delegates at the Routes World event that his airline was interested in both new links and additional frequencies on existing routes, and was seeking proposals from airports and their partners.

Hub economics shape Aeroméxico’s route choices

Mexico City remains central to the airline’s strategy. Aeroméxico operates 45 domestic destinations from the capital, connecting them with its international network. 

But the airport’s elevation – 2,230 metres (7,316 feet) above sea level – creates operational challenges, including longer take-off requirements and limitations on aircraft range and payload.

Those performance limitations affect route planning, particularly for long-haul services. Aeroméxico operates Boeing 787s on its longer intercontinental routes, including services to South America and Asia.

However, its flights to Tokyo and Seoul make a stop in Monterrey to refuel, and passengers can remain on board while additional travellers can join. 

Aeroméxico seeks airport data and commercial support

For prospective routes, Moreno Lagos said the airline was serious about exploring growth opportunities, and had requested detailed information from airport partners, including data on unserved and underserved markets, potential demand and opportunities to increase frequency. 

The carrier operates more than 550 flights a day across 137 routes, serving 25 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. 

The United States is a key market for Aeroméxico, and its partnership with Delta has helped the carrier broaden its reach there.

“We have had a joint cooperation agreement since 2017 with them,” Moreno Lagos said, adding that “that cooperation agreement has allowed us to have a stronger presence in the US.”

Aeroméxico and Delta jointly operate more than 1,600 weekly flights to over 60 destinations.