{"id":62622,"date":"2023-09-18T16:45:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/markets\/mexicos-airlines-upgrade-may-be-what-investors-have-been-waiting-for\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T16:45:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:45:16","slug":"mexicos-airlines-upgrade-may-be-what-investors-have-been-waiting-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=62622","title":{"rendered":"Mexico\u2019s Airlines Upgrade May Be What Investors Have Been Waiting For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a significant turnaround for its aviation sector, Mexico\u2019s air safety rating was upgraded from Category 2 back to Category 1 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency announced last week.<\/p>\n

The reinstatement comes after a costly two-year downgrade that restricted Mexico\u2019s airline growth and led to losses exceeding $1 billion for the industry.<\/p>\n

For investors watching the aviation space, this upgrade could be a game-changer, offering opportunities for both Mexican airlines and their U.S. joint venture partners. I believe the recent rise in oil prices, which has put pressure on airline stocks, has also created an attractive buying opportunity.<\/p>\n

The upgrade to Category 1 is a watershed moment for the Mexican airline industry. This status allows Mexican carriers to add new routes to the U.S., a significant benefit given the Central American country\u2019s status as the leading exporter to the U.S., displacing China.<\/p>\n

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Beyond opening up new routes, the upgrade is a green light for American airlines engaged in joint ventures with Mexican carriers. Volaris, which had been constrained by the Category 2 rating, can now expand its U.S. network, a development that should also make it more attractive to investors.<\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines, with its joint venture with Mexican flagship carrier Aerom\u00e9xico, is another beneficiary, especially as Aerom\u00e9xico plans to go public in the U.S. after delisting from the Mexican stock exchange late last year. Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Allegiant Air also stands to gain, thanks to its proposed partnership with Viva Aerobus, currently being reviewed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).<\/p>\n

Despite an array of challenges ranging from safety issues to infrastructural vulnerabilities, Mexico\u2019s top three airlines\u2014Aerom\u00e9xico, Viva Aerobus and Volaris\u2014registered a collective 16.5% increase in passenger numbers in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n

This growth isn\u2019t that surprising, considering that air travel is increasingly replacing long-distance bus, car and train journeys in Mexico, the number one overseas destination for Americans. Each airline has found its niche\u2014Volaris caters to leisure routes, Aerom\u00e9xico targets business travelers and Viva focuses on converting bus passengers to airline customers.<\/p>\n

Investment Opportunities In The Airline Sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Investors have several compelling reasons to look closely at Mexican airlines. First, the reinstatement to Category 1 status makes these stocks an attractive proposition for market growth and increased revenue.<\/p>\n

Even before the status upgrade, Aerom\u00e9xico was experiencing strong demand in European markets, capitalizing on its unique position as Mexico\u2019s only long-haul operator. According to data from the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) and the Official Airline Guide (OAG), 65% of the airline\u2019s available seat kilometers (ASKs) are from international operations.<\/p>\n

Speaking of Europe, passenger volumes at airports were 97% of pre-pandemic levels in July, according to the latest report by Airports Council International (ACI). London Heathrow was the month\u2019s busiest airport, serving over 7.7 million passengers, followed by Istanbul Airport (7.4 million passengers) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (6.6 million).<\/p>\n

For those considering diversified options, American partners of Mexican carriers also present investment opportunities. With global air traffic nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels and Latin American airlines experiencing a more than 25% increase in traffic between July 2022 and July 2023, the industry looks set for an upswing.<\/p>\n

The Double-Edged Sword Of Rising Oil Prices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I would be remiss if I didn\u2019t address rising oil prices in the context of airline stocks. Brent oil has climbed to over $94 per barrel for the first time since November 2022, with the rise attributed to supply cuts and rebounding demand.<\/p>\n

In the past, the immediate market reaction to rising oil prices has included a selloff of aviation names. This could lead to overselling, providing an opportunity for investors to buy shares at a lower cost with the expectation that they will rebound\u2014just as they did during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Indeed, global airline stocks look oversold right now, with the Bloomberg World Airlines Index below 30 on the 14-day relative strength index (RSI), compared to oil prices, which are safely in overbought territory. Now could be an attractive entry point for airlines as we await mean reversion to take place.<\/p>\n

However, both the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which turned 63 years old last week, and the International Energy Agency (IEA) predict continued supply shortages. Starting this month, \u201cthe loss of OPEC+ production, led by Saudi Arabia, will drive a significant supply shortfall through the fourth quarter,\u201d the IEA writes, adding that a rollback to the cuts at the beginning of next year \u201cwould shift the balance to a surplus,\u201d which would be good news for airlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a significant turnaround for its aviation sector, Mexico\u2019s air safety rating was upgraded from Category 2 back to Category 1 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency announced last week. The reinstatement comes after a costly two-year downgrade that restricted Mexico\u2019s airline growth and led to losses exceeding $1 billion for the industry. 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