| Keyword |
Description |
| Route |
The specific path a plane flies between two airports |
| Destination |
The city or place where the flight ends |
| Alliance |
A formal partnership where airlines coordinate schedules and share flights |
American Airlines currently carries nearly one in five travelers flying between the United States and Mexico, which means it plays a leading role in how people move across the border for school breaks, family visits, and work trips. The airline says it is operating a record schedule with more flights, more seats, and service to more cities than other U.S. carriers on these routes, giving passengers extra choices on price and timing. For students and families, this can translate into easier connections through big hubs like Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago, Phoenix, and Miami, and a better chance of finding a flight that matches a specific plan or budget.
The network is growing with new and expanded routes. Puerto Escondido becomes the airline’s 30th destination in Mexico, a surf and beach spot that appeals to travelers seeking nature and nightlife. There are added or extended flights such as Dallas–Fort Worth to Morelia, Oaxaca, and Durango; Phoenix to Zihuatanejo; Chicago to Querétaro for the holiday season; and Chicago to Mexico City starting later. The carrier also launches Oklahoma City–Cancún, becoming the state’s rare direct link to an international beach destination. Together, these changes push weekly flights into the hundreds and raise seat capacity, so more people can reach both famous and lesser-known Mexican cities.
Competition and rules also shape these routes. U.S. regulators recently ordered Delta and Aeroméxico to end a long-running alliance, arguing that it reduced fair competition on certain Mexico City flights; American publicly supported the decision, while Delta and Aeroméxico warned about potential impacts on jobs and tourism. For teen travelers, the takeaway is that airline networks shift with demand and policy: popular routes get more options, crowded airports can create delays, and seasonal schedules bring bursts of capacity. Planning early, comparing routes, and considering secondary airports can make trips smoother.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Service |
Servicio |
| Nature |
Naturaleza |
| Tourism |
Turismo |
Time to discuss
- Should governments limit airline alliances to protect competition on busy routes?
- Do more flights help travelers enough to outweigh added airport congestion?
- Which Mexican city deserves the next new route, and what evidence supports that choice?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Write an opinion piece arguing for or against airline alliances on U.S.–Mexico routes.
- Create a three-city Mexico itinerary using new or expanded routes and explain the plan.
