Hundreds of Travellers Stranded at Cancún International Airport and Lic Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico as 62 Flights Are Delayed and 29 Cancelled Disrupting Aeromexico, Viva, Aerobus, I
Key Points:
- Cancún International Airport and Mexico City’s Lic. Benito Juárez International Airport experienced significant travel disruptions this week, with a combined total of 62 flight delays and 29 cancellations affecting thousands of passengers.
- Cancún reported 40 delays and 23 cancellations amid a surge in flight volumes as global travel rebounds, while Mexico City saw 22 delays and 6 cancellations, highlighting operational challenges at two of Mexico’s busiest international gateways.
- The disruptions caused extended wait times, missed connections, and additional expenses for travellers, with airlines and airport teams working to rebook flights and manage passenger concerns under Mexican aviation regulations.
- Authorities attribute the delays to factors including increased passenger demand, weather conditions, air traffic control constraints, and operational adjustments by carriers adapting to