#  U.S. Appeals Court vacates DOT order to unwind Delta/Aeromexico joint venture 



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Aug 21, 2026 2:00pm

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The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling this week in Delta and Aeromexico’ s case against the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the carriers’ joint venture. Following a lengthy review of the legality of DOT’s order to terminate the approval of the Delta/Aeromexico joint venture, the Court issued its ruling which vacates the DOT’s order to terminate approval, allowing for the joint venture to continue. Delta issued the following statement following the Court’s ruling:

“For nearly a decade, Delta's joint cooperation agreement with Aeromexico has provided greater choice, more seamless travel, and increased connectivity for consumers while supporting U.S. jobs and economic growth. We appreciate the 11th Circuit's careful review and remain focused on ensuring our customers, employees, and communities continue to benefit from this longstanding partnership.”



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