Volaris (VLRS) has released its March 2025 traffic results, showing mixed performance across key metrics. The ultra-low-cost carrier’s total capacity (ASMs) increased by 10.9% year-over-year, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) grew by 7.8%. The airline transported 2.6 million passengers, representing a 12.3% increase from March 2024.
The company’s domestic RPMs rose by 9.9%, with international RPMs showing a more modest 4.6% growth. However, the overall load factor decreased by 2.4 percentage points to 84.4%. The domestic load factor stood at 89.4%, while international routes achieved 77.2%.
CEO Enrique Beltranena noted that domestic load factors remain stable, reflecting effective capacity management. He attributed part of the reduced load factors to the Easter holiday shift into April and mentioned that VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) segments maintained steady levels across both markets.
Volaris (VLRS) ha pubblicato i risultati del traffico di marzo 2025, mostrando performance miste su metriche chiave. La capacità totale della compagnia aerea a basso costo è aumentata del 10,9% rispetto all’anno precedente, mentre i miglia passeggeri (RPM) sono cresciuti del 7,8%. La compagnia ha trasportato 2,6 milioni di passeggeri, registrando un incremento del 12,3% rispetto a marzo 2024.
Gli RPM domestici sono aumentati del 9,9%, mentre quelli internazionali hanno mostrato una crescita più modesta del 4,6%. Tuttavia, il fattore di carico complessivo è diminuito di 2,4 punti percentuali, raggiungendo l’84,4%. Il fattore di carico domestico si è attestato al 89,4%, mentre le rotte internazionali hanno raggiunto il 77,2%.
Il CEO Enrique Beltranena ha osservato che i fattori di carico domestici rimangono stabili, riflettendo una gestione efficace della capacità. Ha attribuito parte della riduzione dei fattori di carico al cambiamento delle festività pasquali in aprile e ha menzionato che i segmenti VFR (Visita a Familiari e Amici) hanno mantenuto livelli costanti in entrambi i mercati.
Volaris (VLRS) ha publicado sus resultados de tráfico de marzo de 2025, mostrando un desempeño mixto en métricas clave. La capacidad total de la aerolínea de ultra bajo costo aumentó un 10.9% interanual, mientras que las millas de pasajeros de ingresos (RPM) crecieron un 7.8%. La aerolínea transportó 2.6 millones de pasajeros, lo que representa un incremento del 12.3% en comparación con marzo de 2024.
Los RPM domésticos aumentaron un 9.9%, mientras que los RPM internacionales mostraron un crecimiento más modesto del 4.6%. Sin embargo, el factor de ocupación general disminuyó 2.4 puntos porcentuales, alcanzando el 84.4%. El factor de ocupación doméstico se situó en el 89.4%, mientras que las rutas internacionales lograron el 77.2%.
El CEO Enrique Beltranena destacó que los factores de carga domésticos se mantienen estables, reflejando una gestión efectiva de la capacidad. Atribuyó parte de la reducción en los factores de carga al cambio de las vacaciones de Pascua a abril y mencionó que los segmentos VFR (Visitas a Amigos y Familiares) mantuvieron niveles constantes en ambos mercados.
볼라리스 (VLRS)는 2025년 3월의 교통 결과를 발표했으며, 주요 지표에서 혼합된 성과를 보여주고 있습니다. 초저가 항공사의 총 용량(ASM)은 전년 대비 10.9% 증가했으며, 수익 여객 마일(RPM)은 7.8% 성장했습니다. 항공사는 260만 명의 승객을 수송했으며, 이는 2024년 3월 대비 12.3% 증가한 수치입니다.
국내 RPM은 9.9% 증가했으며, 국제 RPM은 더 완만한 4.6% 성장을 기록했습니다. 그러나 전체 적재율은 2.4% 포인트 감소하여 84.4%에 이르렀습니다. 국내 적재율은 89.4%였고, 국제 노선은 77.2%에 도달했습니다.
CEO 엔리케 벨트라넨은 국내 적재율이 안정적으로 유지되고 있으며, 이는 효과적인 용량 관리의 반영이라고 언급했습니다. 그는 적재율 감소의 일부 원인을 4월로 이동한 부활절 연휴에 돌렸고, VFR(친구 및 친척 방문) 세그먼트가 두 시장 모두에서 안정적인 수준을 유지했다고 언급했습니다.
Volaris (VLRS) a publié ses résultats de trafic pour mars 2025, montrant des performances mixtes sur des indicateurs clés. La capacité totale de la compagnie aérienne à bas coûts a augmenté de 10,9 % par rapport à l’année précédente, tandis que les passagers-milles (RPM) ont progressé de 7,8 %. La compagnie a transporté 2,6 millions de passagers, représentant une augmentation de 12,3 % par rapport à mars 2024.
Les RPM domestiques ont augmenté de 9,9 %, tandis que les RPM internationaux ont montré une croissance plus modeste de 4,6 %. Cependant, le taux de remplissage global a diminué de 2,4 points de pourcentage pour atteindre 84,4 %. Le taux de remplissage domestique s’élevait à 89,4 %, tandis que les lignes internationales ont atteint 77,2 %.
Le PDG Enrique Beltranena a noté que les taux de remplissage domestiques restent stables, reflétant une gestion efficace de la capacité. Il a attribué une partie de la réduction des taux de remplissage au déplacement des vacances de Pâques en avril et a mentionné que les segments VFR (Visite d’Amis et de Famille) maintenaient des niveaux constants sur les deux marchés.
Volaris (VLRS) hat die Verkehrsergebnisse für März 2025 veröffentlicht, die eine gemischte Leistung in wichtigen Kennzahlen zeigen. Die Gesamtkapazität der Ultra-Low-Cost-Airline (ASMs) stieg im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 10,9%, während die Einnahme-Passagiermeilen (RPMs) um 7,8% zunahmen. Die Airline transportierte 2,6 Millionen Passagiere, was einem Anstieg von 12,3% im Vergleich zu März 2024 entspricht.
Die inländischen RPMs stiegen um 9,9%, während die internationalen RPMs ein bescheideneres Wachstum von 4,6% zeigten. Der Gesamtladefaktor sank jedoch um 2,4 Prozentpunkte auf 84,4%. Der inländische Ladefaktor lag bei 89,4%, während internationale Strecken 77,2% erreichten.
CEO Enrique Beltranena stellte fest, dass die inländischen Ladefaktoren stabil bleiben, was auf ein effektives Kapazitätsmanagement hinweist. Er führte einen Teil der gesunkenen Ladefaktoren auf den Wechsel der Osterferien in den April zurück und erwähnte, dass die VFR (Besuch von Freunden und Verwandten) Segmente in beiden Märkten stabile Niveaus aufrechterhielten.
Positive
- Passenger traffic increased 12.3% YoY to 2.6 million passengers
- Total capacity (ASMs) grew 10.9% YoY
- Domestic RPMs showed strong growth of 9.9% YoY
- Maintained high domestic load factor of 89.4%
Negative
- Overall load factor decreased 2.4 percentage points to 84.4%
- International load factor declined to 77.2%, down 2.2 percentage points
- International RPMs showed growth of 4.6%
- elasticity in international cross-border demand
Insights
Volaris’ March 2025 traffic results reveal mixed signals for the ultra-low-cost carrier. While the airline increased capacity by
This divergence between capacity growth and load factor is concerning. When an airline adds capacity faster than passenger demand (as measured by RPMs, which grew only
The domestic market shows stronger resilience with RPMs up
The Easter holiday shift to April partially explains the results, but doesn’t eliminate concerns about the structural mismatch between capacity growth and demand. Volaris’ statement about “effective approach to capacity management and fare modulation” will be tested in coming months as the company attempts to balance growth ambitions against yield preservation.
MEXICO CITY, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, reports its March 2025 preliminary traffic results.
In March, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased by
Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “March domestic load factor remains stable, indicating our effective approach to capacity management and fare modulation. Meanwhile, international cross-border demand continues to show limited elasticity. Across both domestic and international markets, VFR segments have maintained steady levels. Additionally, the shift of the Easter holiday into April this year contributed to some of the reduced load factors observed. We will continue to monitor forward booking patterns and adjust capacity to match demand accordingly.”
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Variance | YTD Mar 2025 |
YTD Mar 2024 |
Variance | ||||||||
| RPMs (million, scheduled & charter) | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | 1,596 | 1,452 | 9.9 | % | 4,536 | 4,329 | 4.8 | % | |||||
| International | 964 | 922 | 4.6 | % | 2,926 | 2,817 | 3.9 | % | |||||
| Total | 2,560 | 2,374 | 7.8 | % | 7,462 | 7,146 | 4.4 | % | |||||
| ASMs (million, scheduled & charter) | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | 1,786 | 1,576 | 13.3 | % | 5,108 | 4,768 | 7.1 | % | |||||
| International | 1,248 | 1,160 | 7.6 | % | 3,629 | 3,449 | 5.2 | % | |||||
| Total | 3,034 | 2,736 | 10.9 | % | 8,737 | 8,217 | 6.3 | % | |||||
| Load Factor (%, RPMs/ASMs) | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | 89.4 | % | 92.1 | % | (2.8) pp | 88.8 | % | 90.8 | % | (2.0) pp | |||
| International | 77.2 | % | 79.5 | % | (2.2) pp | 80.6 | % | 81.7 | % | (1.0) pp | |||
| Total | 84.4 | % | 86.8 | % | (2.4) pp |
85.4 | % | 87.0 | % | (1.6) pp | |||
| Passengers (thousand, scheduled & charter) | |||||||||||||
| Domestic | 1,932 | 1,674 | 15.3 | % | 5,408 | 4,985 | 8.5 | % | |||||
| International | 663 | 636 | 4.2 | % | 2,010 | 1,939 | 3.7 | % | |||||
| Total | 2,595 | 2,310 | 12.3 | % | 7,418 | 6,924 | 7.1 | % | |||||
| The information included in this report has not been audited and does not provide information on the Company’s future performance. Volaris’ future performance depends on several factors. It cannot be inferred that any period’s performance or its comparison year-over-year will indicate a similar performance in the future. Figures are rounded for convenience purposes. | |||||||||||||
Glossary
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs): Number of seats booked by passengers multiplied by the number of miles flown.
Available seat miles (ASMs): Number of seats available for passengers multiplied by the number of miles flown.
Load factor: RPMs divided by ASMs and expressed as a percentage.
Passengers: The total number of passengers booked on all flight segments.
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About Volaris
*Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris” or “the Company”) (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to more than 229 and its fleet from 4 to 146 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 550 daily flight segments on routes that connect 44 cities in Mexico and 29 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with one of the youngest fleets in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for fifteen consecutive years. For more information, please visit ir.volaris.com. Volaris routinely posts information that may be important to investors on its investor relations website. The Company encourages investors and potential investors to consult the Volaris website regularly for important information about Volaris.
FAQ
What was Volaris (VLRS) passenger growth in March 2025?
Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers in March 2025, representing a 12.3% increase compared to March 2024.
How did Volaris’ load factor perform in March 2025?
The overall load factor decreased by 2.4 percentage points year-over-year to 84.4%, with domestic at 89.4% and international at 77.2%.
What was the capacity growth for Volaris in March 2025?
Volaris increased its ASM capacity by 10.9% year-over-year in March 2025.
How did Volaris’ domestic vs international RPMs compare in March 2025?
Domestic RPMs increased by 9.9%, while international RPMs grew by 4.6% compared to March 2024.
What impact did the Easter holiday timing have on Volaris’ March 2025 results?
The shift of Easter holiday into April 2025 contributed to reduced load factors in March 2025.
