IATA director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac stated (06-Nov-2018) the decision to cancel construction of the "much-needed" new airport for Mexico City is a "backward step that will have negative economic ramifications not only for Mexico's economy, but also for connectivity options across the Latin American region". Mr de Juniac reiterated that governments "need to start preparing by investing in adequate airport and airspace infrastructure to support rising demand for connectivity". [more - original PR]
IATA: Mexico City airport decision is a 'backward step' with regional ramifications
7 November, 2018