The airlines plan to expand flying between the United States and Mexico by 10 percent by the end of this year and add more capacity next year.

In addition to the new Atlanta flights, Delta and Aeromexico also plan to add new routes from Los Angeles to Leon, Mexico; and from Seattle and Portland, Ore. to Mexico City, pending government approval.

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