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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for October 2026

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR), a leading airport operator throughout the Americas, has released its passenger traffic statistics for October 2026, revealing a nuanced performance across its network of airports. The total number of passengers recorded reached 9.3 million, representing a slight decline of 0.9% compared to the same period in 2025.

When delving into the specifics, notable variances appear in the data across various countries. Puerto Rico experienced a year-on-year increase in passenger traffic by 4.8%. In Colombia, passenger traffic grew by 2.8%, where domestic traffic showed a growth of 1.8% and international traffic surged by 6.2%. Meanwhile, Brazil reported a modest increase of 0.9% in total traffic, attributed largely to a 1.0% rise in domestic travel, although international travel saw a decline of 3.5%.

Other countries reported mixed outcomes as well. Ecuador highlighted a significant increase of 5.9% in international traffic, which was nearly negated by a 4.9% drop in domestic travel. Conversely, Mexico faced declines in both domestic and international categories, at 3.7% and 7.6% respectively, presenting a worrying trend for the country’s air travel market. Furthermore, Costa Rica saw a notable 6.9% increase in domestic passengers, but this was countered by a 6.8% decrease in international traffic. Lastly, Curacao reported a sharp rise of 16.8% in domestic traffic, yet faced a 9.1% drop in international travel.

These statistics reflect comparisons from October 1 to 31, 2026, against the same timeframe in 2025 and exclude transit passengers and general aviation for several locations. The breakdown of passenger movements illustrates emerging trends in regional air travel, indicating areas of growth and decline.

Overview of Key Metrics:

• - Total Traffic: 9,366,992 for October; down 0.9% from 2025.
• - Domestic Traffic: 6,756,043 passengers; slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year.
• - International Traffic: 2,610,949 passengers; decreased by 4.4% compared to last year.

Diving deeper into Mexico's performance, the Cancun airport, a major hub, recorded 2,801,399 passengers in October, a significant decline of 5.4% from the previous year. Other Mexican airports showcased varied results, with larger declines seen in international traffic, particularly affecting multiple gateway airports.

For Colombia, the Medellin international airport in Rionegro also reported increases, with a total of 1,546,129 passengers recorded, a growth of 2.8% over October 2025. Similarly, San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport reported a 4.8% year-on-year traffic increase, marking continued recovery post the pandemic.

ASUR, which operates nine airports in southeastern Mexico and manages operations in several countries, continues to adapt to the evolving travel landscape. The company has also expanded its portfolio by acquiring operations of 17 airports in Brazil, thereby strengthening its presence in Latin America’s burgeoning aviation market.

In summary, while ASUR reports overall declines in some areas, there remain pockets of growth that illustrate a dynamic aviation environment. Stakeholders and industry analysts will be keen to see how these trends develop in the approaching months, particularly as global travel patterns continue to shift in response to socioeconomic factors.

For further insights and statistics, ASUR encourages stakeholders to visit their official site or access detailed reports provided through their investor relations channels.