Aerus and Viva Aerobus Seek Codeshare Authorization for Cross-Border Routes Between Mexico and the U.S.
The airlines plan to launch codeshare flights on June 9, with Viva Aerobus handling ticket sales and Aerus operating segments from Monterrey to U.S. border cities, pending regulatory approval.
Mexican airlines Aerus and Viva Aerobus have jointly filed a request with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking authorization to implement a codeshare agreement on routes between Mexico and the United States. The petition, dated May 23, 2025, aims to facilitate passenger connectivity through combined services offered by both carriers.
Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., operating as Aerus, and Aeroenlaces Nacionales S.A. de C.V., known as Viva Aerobus, are seeking a general statement of authorization for codeshare operations, as outlined in the filing under Docket OST-2007-29273. Aerus, a Mexican air taxi operator using small aircraft, already holds DOT approval to operate flights between Monterrey, Mexico, and various U.S. destinations. Viva Aerobus, on the other hand, is a well-known Mexican airline operating larger aircraft.
The proposed agreement would allow for the marketing of flights “between any point or points in Mexico, via intermediate points, to any point or points in the United States,” thereby expanding connectivity options. The airlines intend to begin codeshare operations on June 9, 2025, pending all necessary government approvals, and have requested expedited processing of their application. Notably, the codeshare agreement has already been approved by the Mexican government.
In the initial phase, the codeshare will be implemented on weekly scheduled routes connecting Monterrey to U.S. destinations. Under this model, Viva Aerobus will handle marketing and ticketing, mainly transferring passengers from Mexico City to cities along the Texas border, using Monterrey as a connection hub. Aerus will operate the U.S.-bound segments with its own Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft and crew.
According to the filing, Viva Aerobus will place its code on flights operated by Aerus for these segments. Both companies affirm their compliance with DOT’s rules and policies regarding codeshare arrangements. The passenger's ticket and contract of carriage will clearly identify the operating carrier, thereby defining responsibility under each airline’s respective terms.
The applicants argue that approval of this codeshare agreement would generate greater passenger traffic for their services and significantly improve travel options in what they describe as a “thin market.” The petition was formally submitted by Eugene Smith of Aero Parts, Ltd., acting as Aerus’ U.S. agent.
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