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Mexico air traffic to rise 4-6pc during World Cup

  • Mercados: Oil products
  • 21/05/26

Mexico's passenger air traffic could rise by 4-6pc during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, providing a boost to jet fuel demand despite Mexico hosting only a fraction of tournament matches, financial group Monex said.

The uptick would be below the 8-15pc increases recorded by host countries during the 2018 and 2022 World Cups because Mexico is not the tournament's primary host, according to Monex.

Mexico will host 13 of the tournament's 104 matches from 11 June-5 July, while the competition will conclude on 19 July in the US.

Airport operators are expected to be among the sectors that benefit most from the event. Monex forecasts passenger traffic growth of 3.9pc for operator Asur, 2.3pc for GAP and 7.3pc for OMA in 2026, with the World Cup serving as a key catalyst.

Asur's largest airport is Cancun, while GAP and OMA's flagship airports are Guadalajara and Monterrey, respectively. Both cities are among the three Mexican host cities for the tournament.

The increase in passenger traffic is likely to support jet fuel consumption, which has already been growing this year.

Low-cost airlines Viva and Volaris have been expanding seat availability as more aircraft return to service, creating additional upside for traffic at Mexico City's international airport.

Monex expects the tourism boost associated with the World Cup to extend into 2027, forecasting average passenger traffic growth of 4-5pc across Mexico's main airport groups.


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