Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. reports news under the Volaris name as an ultra-low-cost carrier serving Mexico, the United States, Central America and South America. Coverage centers on point-to-point airline operations, low base fares, ancillary revenue, domestic and international traffic, and the company’s NYSE-listed ADR and BMV-listed shares.
Recurring updates include monthly traffic results using ASM capacity, RPMs, passenger volumes and load factor, as well as quarterly financial results covering revenue per passenger, fuel costs, capacity deployment, fleet productivity and cross-border demand. Company news also includes operational disruptions, shareholder meeting resolutions, bylaw amendments and other governance matters tied to its Mexican public-company structure.
On September 3, 2020, Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported its preliminary traffic results for August 2020, indicating a robust recovery in the Mexican aviation market. Capacity, measured by ASMs, improved to 78.6% year-over-year, with a 21.8% increase from July 2020. Demand, as RPMs, reached 68.4% compared to last year, marking a 20.8% rise monthly. Volaris transported 1.2 million passengers in August, equating to 64.9% of August 2019's figures. The load factor was 72.6%, reflecting a 10.9 pp decrease year-over-year due to increased capacity. Volaris plans to operate at approximately 75% capacity in September.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) announced a plan to operate approximately 75% of its capacity in September 2020, measured by available seat miles (ASMs), reflecting a recovery in demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This capacity is 86% of what was available in September 2019. The airline's capacity has gradually increased from 11% in May to 70% in August 2020, marking significant growth in operations. Volaris remains committed to biosecurity measures for the safety of passengers and staff. However, the company noted that past performance cannot predict future results.
On August 5, 2020, Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary traffic results for July 2020, indicating a significant recovery in capacity and demand post-COVID-19. Capacity, measured by ASMs, was 63.6% of July 2019, and total passengers transported reached 996,000, or 49.7% of the previous year's levels. The load factor decreased to 73.1%, down 15.6 percentage points year-over-year. The company aims to operate approximately 70% of its capacity for August 2020, reflecting a gradual market recovery.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported a significant decrease in financial performance for Q2 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total operating revenues fell by 81.7% year-over-year to Ps.1,526 million, while ancillary revenues dropped 75.5%. Operating loss reached Ps.2,347 million compared to a profit of Ps.659 million a year earlier. Despite a 80.5% decline in passenger numbers, the airline managed a 25.2% rise in ancillary revenue per passenger. As of June 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents stood at Ps.10,013 million, representing 35% of last year's revenue.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) has announced the schedule for its second quarter 2020 earnings release, set for July 24, 2020, after market close. A conference call will be held on July 27, 2020, at 10:00 am U.S. EDT, featuring key executives including President and CEO Enrique Beltranena. Participants can join via dial-in numbers provided for the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and international attendees. The earnings release and webcast will be accessible on Volaris' Investor Relations website.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary traffic results for June 2020, indicating a gradual recovery from COVID-19 impact. Capacity (ASMs) was at 41% of June 2019, rising 234% from May 2020. Demand (RPMs) reached 34% of last year, up 179% from May. Volaris transported 585,000 passengers, a 175% increase from May, equating to 31% of June 2019's figures. The load factor was 73.1%, down 16.2 percentage points year-over-year. Management plans to operate 60% capacity in July in response to rising demand.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) has announced a significant capacity adjustment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning to operate at 50% of its originally published capacity in July 2020. This marks a recovery from lower operational levels of 12% in May and 35% in June 2020. The airline is implementing biosecurity measures to ensure passenger safety. However, the company has clarified that past performance does not guarantee future results.