US regulators quietly approve Volaris-Viva merger

The Federal Trade Commission has approved the early termination of its standard review period for the proposed merger between Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris and VivaAerobus. This decision was made without objections, indicating a lack of concerns from US regulatory authorities regarding the transaction. The Mexican government commission is anticipated to finalize the deal by the end of this year. Documents show that further scrutiny of the merger will not occur. Consequently, the combined entity represents a significant development in Mexico’s aviation landscape with increased competition expected.