# Cancún tourism and aviation sector decline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cancn-tourism-and-aviation-sector-decline > Updated: 2026-10-11T23:07:27.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. The tourism and aviation sector in Cancún is experiencing a downturn characterized by declining passenger numbers and infrastructure concerns. Initially, workers at Cancún International Airport reported a reduction in workload and visible deterioration of facilities, such as leaks in Terminals 1 and 2, despite expansion plans by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Asur) to increase capacity. This situation has evolved into a broader regional economic challenge. Scheduled air capacity from the United States to Cancún, Cozumel, and Tulum is projected to drop by 12.8% in the final quarter of 2026, with Spirit Airlines reportedly leading these cuts. This contraction follows a 5.9% year-over-year decrease in airport passengers during the first nine months of the year. The decline has impacted local businesses, with restaurants in Cancún and Puerto Morelos operating at only 40% to 60% capacity. To avoid layoffs, some establishments have implemented “días solidarios” (solidarity days) to reduce working hours and costs. Industry representatives attribute the slump to rising flight costs, international economic deceleration, and increased competition from other Caribbean destinations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Spain and Mexico launch winter vaccination campaigns Health authorities in Spain and Mexico have launched winter vaccination campaigns targeting influenza, COVID-19, and RSV for high-risk groups, including the elderly, children, and pregnant women. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-tourism-faces-decline-amid-airline-capacity-cuts ### 2026-09-30: Cancún International Airport faces infrastructure issues and declining passenger numbers Cancún International Airport workers report declining passenger numbers and facility deterioration, despite Asur's plans to expand terminal capacity to 45 million passengers annually. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-international-airport-faces-infrastructure-issues-and-declining-passenger-numbers --- Cite as: Cancún tourism and aviation sector decline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cancn-tourism-and-aviation-sector-decline