New York, Feb 24, 2026, 09:53 EST — Regular session
Shares of Grupo Aeromexico moved up 1.1% to $19.05 in New York morning trading Tuesday, following a previous close at $18.84. The airline reported it’s resuming flights at Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tepic and Manzanillo, after operational disruptions at those airports. Normal schedules should be back by Tuesday at the latest, depending on local conditions. The carrier said the financial impact is expected to be minimal, since these stations make up only a small slice of its overall network. Mexico City International Airport remains its main hub. (Investing.com)
The update comes as both airlines and investors try to assess the timeline for travel to return to normal following violent unrest in western Mexico. Authorities in Mexico reported retaliatory attacks and roadblocks over the weekend, after a military operation resulted in the capture and killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho.” That led several carriers to suspend flights to Puerto Vallarta and other destinations. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday she expects conditions to stabilize, with flights likely resuming either Monday or Tuesday. (Reuters)
American, United, Southwest, WestJet and Air Canada have pulled or called off flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Manzanillo, according to FlightGlobal. Volaris and Viva Aerobus, both Mexican airlines, canceled too. Viva pointed to roadblocks and fewer airport staff, saying those issues “have impacted our operations.” (Flight Global)
Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index slipped 0.36% early, as U.S. crude moved up roughly 0.5%. Oil price moves matter for airlines—fuel ranks high on their expense sheet, and even an operational update can get overshadowed fast. (Investing.com)
Aeromexico didn’t say much in its statement, but the takeaway was unmistakable: they’re calling the disruption contained, not something bigger. For traders, the key is whether the airline can prevent minor issues from ballooning into a major scheduling problem—and keep planes and staff on track.
Still, when resort or regional gateways run into trouble, the price tag can add up quickly. Airlines may be forced into cancellations—meaning rebookings, refunds, swapping out planes on short notice. These expenses often slip in before anything official gets reported.
There’s a risk the security situation could shift again. Should access roads shut down or crews stay in short supply, airlines might continue cutting flights, pushing load factors—the percentage of seats sold—lower and pressuring fares, even once service resumes.
Aeromexico’s immediate challenge is clear enough—restore normal flight schedules and prevent disruptions from rippling through its broader system. If delays start spreading, the initial signs will probably crop up in February’s traffic numbers and yield performance.
