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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 strong preliminary traffic results for October 2022, with a 22.0% increase in passenger demand year-over-year, totaling 2.8 million passengers. Capacity grew by 17.4%, leading to a record load factor of 89.7%. Domestic demand rose by 19.5% and international demand by 28.7%. Year-to-date, demand climbed 29.1%, reflecting resilience in both domestic and international markets, while the company moderated base fares in sensitive domestic markets and raised fares internationally in response to rising fuel costs.
Volaris reported Q3 2022 operating revenue of $769 million, a 20% increase year-over-year. Despite this growth, total operating expenses surged 52% to $734 million, largely due to a 72.2% spike in fuel costs. Net income dropped 47% to $40 million, with EBITDAR plummeting 33% to $175 million. The airline's load factor improved to 85.6%, amidst increased capacity and passenger traffic, up 22.2% to 8.1 million. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $750 million in cash and plans for continued growth despite macroeconomic challenges.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported its September 2022 traffic results, showing a 25.2% year-over-year demand growth with a record 87.4% load factor. Capacity increased by 17.2%, transporting 2.6 million passengers, a 24.4% rise from the previous year. Domestic demand grew 21.8% and international demand by 34.7%. Year-to-date demand surged 30.0%, with load factors improving to 84.9%. CEO Enrique Beltranena expressed confidence in maintaining high demand and load factors through the year.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) reported strong traffic results for August 2022. Capacity rose 19.8% year-over-year, with demand increasing by 20.0%, leading to a load factor of 84.9%. The airline transported 2.7 million passengers, a 20.1% increase from the previous year. Domestic demand surged by 18.7%, while international demand grew by 23.4%. Year-to-date demand is up 30.7%, with a load factor of 84.6%. CEO Enrique Beltranena emphasized the strength in market demand and the strategy of maintaining low fares.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported strong preliminary traffic results for July 2022. Capacity increased by 28.8% year-over-year, while demand rose by 21.9%, resulting in a load factor of 84.7%. The airline transported 2.8 million passengers, reflecting a 22.2% growth compared to July 2021. Domestic passenger demand surged by 22.8%, and international demand grew by 19.6%. Year-to-date, demand climbed 32.2%. CEO Enrique Beltranena emphasized careful capacity management amid high jet fuel prices, aiming for profitability in strategic routes.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported a 20% increase in total operating revenue for Q2 2022, totaling $691 million. However, it faced a net loss of $49 million due to soaring operating expenses, which rose by 61% to $710 million. Average economic fuel costs surged by 107% to $4.4 per gallon, dramatically impacting EBITDAR, which decreased by 54% to $107 million. The net debt-to-EBITDAR ratio improved to 2.9x. Despite challenging conditions, Volaris aims for a capacity growth of 23-25% for FY 2022, while adjusting its EBITDAR margin guidance downward.
On July 6, 2022, Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) announced its preliminary traffic results for June 2022. The airline reported a 10.4% increase in passengers transported, reaching 2.4 million, compared to June 2021. Capacity also rose by 17.2%, resulting in a load factor of 84.4%, down 4.7 percentage points year-over-year. Domestic and international passenger demand increased by 9.9% and 13.5%, respectively. Year-to-date, demand has surged 34.5% YoY, signaling ongoing recovery and growth.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported a robust performance for May 2022, showcasing a 12.4% increase in capacity and a 12.3% rise in demand year-over-year, achieving a consistent 87.8% load factor. The airline transported 2.5 million passengers, marking a 17.5% jump from May 2021, while expanding its fleet from 87 to 110 aircraft. Domestic passenger demand rose by 15.6%, with international traffic up 4.1%. Year-to-date, demand surged 41.2%, reflecting strong market positioning and effective management amid rising fuel costs.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported strong preliminary traffic results for April 2022. The airline's capacity rose by 28.1% year-over-year, with demand increasing by 31.6%. Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers, a 34.6% increase from April 2021, achieving a load factor of 84.6% (+2.3 pp YoY). Domestic passenger demand grew by 26.8%, while international demand surged by 48.3%. Year-to-date, passenger numbers have risen by 54.7% compared to the first four months of 2021, indicating a solid recovery in the airline sector.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (NYSE: VLRS) reported impressive financial results for Q1 2022, achieving total operating revenue of $567 million, an 80% increase year-over-year. The airline maintained strong liquidity, ending the quarter with $750 million in cash, representing 31% of total operating revenue.
However, Volaris posted a net loss of $49 million and a 17.0% EBITDAR margin, a decline from the previous year. Despite rising fuel costs, the company expects full-year capacity growth in the mid-twenties compared to 2021 and improved revenue guidance of $2.8 to $3.0 billion.
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