Traveling to the US from Mexico? These flights will not be able to take off until further notice

Aircraft at airports in Mexico that have flights scheduled to the United States must remain on the ground until US aviation authorities authorize the resumption of operations, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) reported this Friday, November 13, 2026.

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The measure responds to failures in communication systems that are affecting various air traffic control centers in the United States, and for which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented temporary restrictions as a preventive operational safety measure.

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Given this situation, the AFAC recommended that passengers bound for the United States consult directly with their airlines and airport groups to find out the status of their flights and possible modifications to their itineraries.

The Mexican authority reported that it is maintaining coordination with the relevant authorities and will announce any updates related to the resumption of air operations.

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Why were aircraft takeoffs suspended in the United States?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented temporary restrictions due to failures in communication systems affecting various air traffic control centers in the United States.

US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy explained that the problem affects en-route air traffic control centers and that FAA technicians are investigating the incident.

The US agency noted that the measure responds to extraordinary circumstances and operational safety reasons.

According to FAA instructions, international flights destined for US airports will be managed on a case-by-case basis.