Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) clarified on July 18, 2026 that the Fast Track service, an express screening lane, does not replace or modify the free inspection of passengers and carry-on baggage. The clarification came in response to reports suggesting the no-cost scheme might be replaced by a paid one.
According to the statement released by the airport, Fast Track is a benefit typically included in premium bank cards, loyalty programs, and business class tickets from participating airlines, though any passenger may contract it voluntarily. AICM management emphasized that the service is operated by a third party using dedicated lanes, without reducing the capacity of conventional screening checkpoints or the wait times for other travelers. The service is part of the airport's revenue diversification strategy, and does not displace free access to security screening.
AICM currently operates seven Passenger Inspection Posts: five in Terminal 1 and two in Terminal 2, together totaling more than 60 inspection lines. A renovation completed on May 30, 2026 added 15 new inspection lines as part of its first phase. According to the statement, average wait times are four minutes during peak periods and two minutes during low-demand hours. All security controls, management specified, continue to be conducted in accordance with international standards and current civil aviation regulations, without distinction between passengers using the free screening and those opting for the paid service.
AICM's clarification sets a transparency benchmark for how public infrastructure can incorporate optional paid services without compromising free access to basic ones. The statement specifies precisely what is charged, who operates it, and what remains free, establishing a disclosure standard for airport services management.
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