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Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris, NYSE: VLRS) is an ultra-low-cost carrier with point-to-point operations in the scheduled passenger air transportation industry, serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. This news page aggregates company announcements, traffic reports, financial updates, and other disclosures that Volaris furnishes to investors and the market.
Readers can find monthly traffic results in which Volaris reports metrics such as available seat miles (ASMs), revenue passenger miles (RPMs), load factor, and total passengers, broken down between domestic Mexico and international routes. These updates often include management commentary on demand trends, cross-border VFR traffic, domestic market conditions, and network adjustments.
The news feed also includes quarterly financial results, where Volaris discusses operating revenues, operating expenses, EBIT, EBITDAR, TRASM, CASM, and CASM ex fuel, along with guidance ranges for capacity growth and margins. These releases provide context on how the company’s ultra-low-cost model and network decisions are reflected in its reported performance.
In addition, this page captures strategic and corporate announcements, such as the agreement with Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. to create a new Mexican airline group under a holding company structure, and operational updates like the completion of mandated aircraft inspections and repairs. Partnership news, such as Volaris’ agreement to distribute its content through SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, also appears here.
For investors, analysts, and observers of the transportation and warehousing sector, the Volaris (VLRS) news stream offers a centralized view of how the airline reports on its capacity, demand, financial results, and corporate initiatives across Mexico and its international markets.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) reported a 29% increase in total operating revenues to $731 million for 1Q 2023 compared to the same period last year. Key metrics include a 9.5% rise in total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) to $7.71 cents, and a 17% increase in booked passengers to 8.2 million. However, net loss widened to $71 million with a loss per share of $0.06. Total operating expenses rose 27.4% to $762 million, representing 104% of total operating revenue. The average economic fuel cost increased 12% to $3.46 per gallon. Despite challenges, EBITDAR improved 27% to $123 million, reflecting strong demand and ancillary revenue growth.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (Volaris) (NYSE: VLRS) reported its March 2023 traffic results, reflecting a 15.7% year-over-year increase in demand and a 12.6% increase in passenger transport to 2.8 million. Capacity rose by 17.1% with a load factor of 85.5%, down 1.0 percentage point compared to March 2022. The company experienced notable growth in international demand (+35.4%) while domestic demand rose by 8.7%. Average fuel costs per gallon were
On April 3, 2023, Volaris announced the publication of a report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), highlighting the company's commitment to managing climate-related risks and capitalizing on opportunities in a low-carbon economy. This initiative aims to enhance transparency for investors and stakeholders regarding governance, strategy, and risk management associated with climate change. Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris, emphasized the importance of responsible practices in building a sustainable future. Volaris operates as an ultra-low-cost airline with over 201 routes and a modern fleet, serving customers across Mexico, the United States, and South America.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (Volaris) reported strong preliminary traffic results for February 2023. Capacity increased by 20.4% year-over-year, while demand rose 21.2%, achieving a load factor of 83.2%. The airline transported 2.5 million passengers, a 17.3% increase from February 2022. Domestic demand grew by 13.7% and international demand surged by 42.4%. CEO Enrique Beltranena noted robust traffic growth, especially in international markets, and favorable jet fuel prices compared to previous guidance.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (NYSE: VLRS) reported Q4 2022 financial results, achieving $820 million in operating revenues, a 22% increase year-over-year. Net income for the quarter was $28 million, marking a recovery from a $10 million loss in Q4 2021. However, EBITDAR fell by 17% to $207 million. For the full year, revenues rose 29% to $2.847 billion, but the company faced a $30 million net loss. Operating expenses surged 55% to $2.803 billion, driven primarily by a 68% increase in fuel costs. Looking ahead, Volaris anticipates 2023 revenues between $3.2 billion and $3.4 billion, with a net debt-to-EBITDAR target of ≤2.5x.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) reported strong preliminary traffic results for January 2023. Capacity increased by 16.0% year-over-year, while demand surged by 23.1%, leading to a load factor of 86.2%, up 5.0 pp year-over-year. The airline transported 2.9 million passengers, a 21.8% increase compared to January 2022, with domestic demand rising 17.9% and international demand increasing 35.7%. The economic jet fuel price also rose significantly, averaging $3.81 per gallon, a 42.2% increase over the previous year.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) reported December 2022 traffic results, showing a capacity increase of 18.5% and a 16.9% rise in demand year-over-year, achieving a load factor of 84.7%. The company transported 2.9 million passengers, a 13.9% increase compared to December 2021. Domestic demand grew by 13.3% while international demand surged by 26.1%. For 2022, capacity rose 25.6% with an overall load factor of 85.6%. Despite operational disruptions from Winter Storm Elliott, Volaris quickly recovered.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) hosted its 2022 Investor Day, outlining its strategic growth plans and market leadership. The ultra-low-cost carrier aims to double revenue, EBITDAR, and free cash flow over the next three years compared to pre-pandemic levels. The company benefits from a young, fuel-efficient fleet, with plans to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2027 and expects significant expansion in Mexico and Central America. Volaris anticipates a likely upgrade to FAA Category 1 status, enhancing route opportunities to the U.S.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (NYSE: VLRS) announced November 2022 traffic results, showing a 19.5% increase in capacity year-over-year and an 18.8% rise in demand, yielding a load factor of 88.0%. The company transported 2.7 million passengers, up 13.7% from November 2021. Domestic demand grew 12.2% while international markets soared by 37.4%. For the year-to-date, demand increased 28.0% with a load factor of 85.7%. The CEO expressed optimism about future performance, citing strong forward bookings.
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