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

U.S. Appeals Court vacates DOT order to unwind Delta/Aeromexico joint venture Staff Writer Aug 21, 2026 2:00pm The 11 th 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.” Related Topics: Aeromexico © 2026 Delta Air Lines, Inc. — Company newsroom — sourced from Delta Air Lines. Matter furnished by the company. Not a Notice Nearby paid placement. This page reprints matter furnished by the company from its official newsroom. Notice Nearby did not write this release. Read the original: https://news.delta.com/us-appeals-court-vacates-dot-order-unwind-deltaaeromexico-joint-venture