Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported its April 2025 traffic results, showing mixed performance. The ultra-low-cost carrier's Available Seat Miles (ASM) capacity increased by 16.9% year-over-year, while Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) grew by 12.7%. The airline transported 2.6 million passengers, marking a 14.8% increase from April 2024. However, the load factor decreased by 3.1 percentage points to 81.6%. Mexican domestic RPMs rose by 12.9%, and international RPMs increased by 12.2%. CEO Enrique Beltranena acknowledged April's complexity in forecasting capacity due to macro volatility, emphasizing the company's focus on implementing competitive pricing strategies while prioritizing customer demand and sustained profitability.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) ha comunicato i risultati del traffico di aprile 2025, evidenziando performance contrastanti. La capacità in Available Seat Miles (ASM) è aumentata del 16,9% su base annua, mentre i Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM) sono cresciuti del 12,7%. La compagnia ha trasportato 2,6 milioni di passeggeri, registrando un incremento del 14,8% rispetto ad aprile 2024. Tuttavia, il load factor è diminuito di 3,1 punti percentuali, attestandosi all'81,6%. I RPM nel mercato domestico messicano sono aumentati del 12,9%, mentre quelli internazionali sono cresciuti del 12,2%. Il CEO Enrique Beltranena ha riconosciuto la complessità di aprile nel prevedere la capacità a causa della volatilità macroeconomica, sottolineando l'impegno dell'azienda nell'attuare strategie di prezzo competitive, dando priorità alla domanda dei clienti e alla redditività sostenibile.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) informó sus resultados de tráfico de abril de 2025, mostrando un desempeño mixto. La capacidad de Available Seat Miles (ASM) aumentó un 16,9% interanual, mientras que los Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) crecieron un 12,7%. La aerolínea transportó a 2,6 millones de pasajeros, lo que representa un incremento del 14,8% respecto a abril de 2024. Sin embargo, el factor de ocupación disminuyó 3,1 puntos porcentuales hasta el 81,6%. Los RPM domésticos mexicanos aumentaron un 12,9%, y los internacionales crecieron un 12,2%. El CEO Enrique Beltranena reconoció la complejidad de abril para pronosticar la capacidad debido a la volatilidad macroeconómica, destacando el enfoque de la empresa en implementar estrategias de precios competitivas, priorizando la demanda del cliente y la rentabilidad sostenida.
Volaris(NYSE: VLRS)는 2025년 4월 교통 실적을 발표하며 혼재된 성과를 보였습니다. 초저가 항공사의 Available Seat Miles(ASM) 공급 능력은 전년 대비 16.9% 증가했고, Revenue Passenger Miles(RPM)은 12.7% 성장했습니다. 항공사는 260만 명의 승객을 수송했으며, 이는 2024년 4월 대비 14.8% 증가한 수치입니다. 하지만 탑승률은 3.1%포인트 하락해 81.6%를 기록했습니다. 멕시코 국내 RPM은 12.9% 증가했고, 국제 RPM은 12.2% 상승했습니다. CEO 엔리케 벨트라네나는 거시적 변동성으로 인해 4월 용량 예측이 복잡했다고 인정하며, 고객 수요와 지속 가능한 수익성을 우선시하면서 경쟁력 있는 가격 전략을 실행하는 데 집중하고 있다고 강조했습니다.
Volaris (NYSE : VLRS) a publié ses résultats de trafic pour avril 2025, montrant des performances contrastées. La capacité en Available Seat Miles (ASM) a augmenté de 16,9 % en glissement annuel, tandis que les Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM) ont progressé de 12,7 %. La compagnie aérienne a transporté 2,6 millions de passagers, soit une hausse de 14,8 % par rapport à avril 2024. Cependant, le taux de remplissage a diminué de 3,1 points de pourcentage pour atteindre 81,6 %. Les RPM domestiques mexicains ont augmenté de 12,9 %, et les RPM internationaux ont progressé de 12,2 %. Le PDG Enrique Beltranena a reconnu la complexité des prévisions de capacité en avril en raison de la volatilité macroéconomique, soulignant l'engagement de l'entreprise à mettre en œuvre des stratégies tarifaires compétitives tout en priorisant la demande client et la rentabilité durable.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) berichtete über die Verkehrsergebnisse im April 2025 und zeigte eine gemischte Performance. Die Kapazität in Available Seat Miles (ASM) stieg im Jahresvergleich um 16,9%, während die Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) um 12,7% zunahmen. Die Fluggesellschaft beförderte 2,6 Millionen Passagiere, was einem Anstieg von 14,8% gegenüber April 2024 entspricht. Allerdings sank der Auslastungsfaktor um 3,1 Prozentpunkte auf 81,6%. Die inländischen RPMs in Mexiko stiegen um 12,9%, die internationalen RPMs um 12,2%. CEO Enrique Beltranena räumte ein, dass die Prognose der Kapazität im April aufgrund makroökonomischer Volatilität komplex war, und betonte den Fokus des Unternehmens auf wettbewerbsfähige Preisstrategien bei gleichzeitiger Priorisierung der Kundennachfrage und nachhaltiger Profitabilität.
Positive
Total passenger traffic increased 14.8% YoY to 2.6 million passengers
RPMs grew 12.7% YoY, with domestic up 12.9% and international up 12.2%
ASM capacity expanded by 16.9% YoY, showing strong growth
Negative
Load factor decreased by 3.1 percentage points YoY to 81.6%
International load factor particularly weak at 73.9%
Volaris' April 2025 traffic results reveal a company in expansion mode amid challenging conditions. The carrier increased capacity (ASMs) by 16.9% year-over-year while passenger traffic (RPMs) grew 12.7%. This growth mismatch resulted in a 3.1 percentage point decline in load factor to 81.6%, indicating capacity outpacing demand.
The domestic Mexican market performed relatively better with a 86.9% load factor compared to the international segment at just 73.9%. This substantial difference suggests Volaris is facing greater challenges filling seats on international routes, which typically have higher operating costs per flight hour.
Total passenger count increased to 2.6 million, up 14.8% year-over-year, but the lower load factor raises concerns about revenue efficiency. In the ultra-low-cost carrier model, high load factors are crucial for profitability as they spread fixed costs across more passengers.
CEO Beltranena's acknowledgment of April as "one of the most complex months to forecast capacity" signals market unpredictability. His reference to "competitive pricing strategies" likely indicates fare discounting to stimulate demand, which could pressure unit revenue despite the "optimizing TRASM" objective.
The year-to-date metrics show similar but less pronounced trends, with the cumulative load factor down 2.0 percentage points to 84.4%, suggesting April represents an acceleration of the capacity-demand imbalance. The company's stated focus on "cautiously modulate growth" indicates a potential strategic pivot from aggressive expansion toward more measured capacity additions aligned with actual demand patterns.
MEXICO CITY, May 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 April 2025 preliminary traffic results.
In April, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased by 16.9% year-over-year, while RPMs for the month grew by 12.7%. Mexican domestic RPMs increased 12.9%, while international RPMs increased 12.2%. As a result, the load factor decreased by 3.1 percentage points year-over-year to 81.6%. During the month, Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers.
Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “April figures reflect one of the most complex months to forecast capacity, given the macro volatility. We grew RPMs in both our domestic and international markets and, staying true to our ULCC model, proactively implemented competitive pricing strategies to sustain high occupancy levels while optimizing TRASM. Looking ahead, we continue to cautiously modulate growth, grounded in two guiding priorities: customer demand and sustained profitability.”
Apr 2025
Apr 2024
Variance
YTD Apr 2025
YTD Apr 2024
Variance
RPMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic
1,596
1,413
12.9
%
6,132
5,742
6.8
%
International
932
830
12.2
%
3,858
3,647
5.8
%
Total
2,528
2,243
12.7
%
9,990
9,389
6.4
%
ASMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic
1,836
1,568
17.1
%
6,944
6,336
9.6
%
International
1,260
1,079
16.7
%
4,889
4,528
8.0
%
Total
3,096
2,647
16.9
%
11,833
10,864
8.9
%
Load Factor (%, RPMs/ASMs)
Domestic
86.9
%
90.1
%
(3.2) pp
88.3
%
90.6
%
(2.3) pp
International
73.9
%
76.9
%
(3.0) pp
78.9
%
80.5
%
(1.6) pp
Total
81.6
%
84.7
%
(3.1) pp
84.4
%
86.4
%
(2.0) pp
Passengers (thousand, scheduled & charter)
Domestic
1,967
1,716
14.6
%
7,375
6,701
10.1
%
International
649
563
15.4
%
2,659
2,501
6.3
%
Total
2,616
2,278
14.8
%
10,034
9,202
9.0
%
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.
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 145 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 500 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. 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) load factor in April 2025?
Volaris reported a load factor of 81.6% in April 2025, which was 3.1 percentage points lower than April 2024's 84.7%.
How many passengers did Volaris transport in April 2025?
Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers in April 2025, representing a 14.8% increase compared to April 2024.
What was the growth in Volaris' domestic vs international RPMs in April 2025?
In April 2025, Volaris' domestic RPMs increased by 12.9% while international RPMs grew by 12.2% year-over-year.
How much did Volaris increase its capacity (ASMs) in April 2025?
Volaris increased its ASM capacity by 16.9% year-over-year in April 2025, with domestic ASMs up 17.1% and international ASMs up 16.7%.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.
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