Center for Advanced Research in Sustainable Tourism (STARC)

Mexican beach destinations like Cancún, Cozumel, and Tulum face a 21.5% reduction in U.S. airline seats during July and August, totaling 989,000 fewer seats. This decline is attributed to reduced capacity by airlines such as American and United, Spirit Airlines' exit, sargassum infestations, and shifting U.S. traveler preferences toward Europe and Asia.