Volaris Reports November 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 85%
Rhea-AI Summary
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary November 2025 traffic results on Dec 4, 2025. ASMs rose 5.8% year-over-year while RPMs grew 3.9%, producing a consolidated load factor of 85.3% (down 1.5 percentage points). Volaris carried 2.7 million passengers in November.
Domestic RPMs were up 0.6% and domestic ASMs rose 3.4% for a domestic load factor of 89.6%. International RPMs increased 9.2% with international ASMs up 9.2% and an international load factor of 79.6%. Year-to-date through November, total RPMs were 27,542 million (+3.0%) and ASMs were 32,657 million (+5.9%).
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, VLRS declined 1.13%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04 | Monthly traffic update | Neutral | -1.1% | Reported November traffic with ASMs and RPMs growth and 85.3% load factor. |
| Nov 29 | Operational compliance | Positive | +0.7% | Completed EASA-mandated A320 inspections with zero cancellations and minor delays. |
| Nov 05 | Monthly traffic update | Neutral | +6.6% | October traffic showed slight ASM growth, RPM softness, and stable high load factor. |
| Nov 03 | Fleet expansion | Positive | -0.6% | Received five A320neo family aircraft via sale-and-leaseback under fleet optimization. |
| Oct 29 | Distribution partnership | Positive | -7.3% | Entered SabreMosaic GDS, adding 220+ low-cost routes to agency content. |
Recent operational and partnership announcements have produced mixed price reactions, with some positive news aligning with gains while other seemingly constructive updates coincided with declines, indicating inconsistent trading responses to newsflow.
Over the last few months, Volaris reported multiple traffic and operational milestones. October and November 2025 updates highlighted modest capacity growth and RPM trends, with load factors near 85–86%. A late-November announcement on completing EASA-mandated A320 inspections reported zero cancellations and no material financial impact. Earlier, the airline expanded its fleet via five additional A320neo-family aircraft and debuted in the SabreMosaic GDS with 220+ routes. Together, these events depict ongoing network, fleet, and distribution expansion alongside stable load factors.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details November 2025 operating trends, with ASMs up 5.8%, RPMs up 3.9%, and a consolidated load factor of 85.3%, alongside 2.7 million passengers carried. Year-to-date, traffic and capacity metrics show moderate growth. Recent history adds context through fleet expansion, regulatory compliance work, and new distribution partnerships. Investors may focus on ongoing load-factor trends, domestic versus international mix, and how capacity is adjusted relative to demand into 2026.
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revenue passenger miles (RPMs) technical
available seat miles (ASMs) technical
load factor technical
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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 04, 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 November 2025 preliminary traffic results.
In November, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased
Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “November performance reflected continued sequential improvement in cross-border traffic, along with consistent and stable domestic demand. Travel sentiment, especially in the cross-border market, continues to recover — a clear validation that our strategy is working. These trends position Volaris well for 2026 and beyond and support a favorable outlook as we close the year, in line with our expectations. As we transition into 2026, Volaris will remain disciplined in managing capacity and aligning growth with market demand.”
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 | Variance | YTD Nov 2025 | YTD Nov 2024 | Variance | |||
| RPMs(million, scheduled & charter) | ||||||||
| Domestic | 1,564 | 1,554 | 16,937 | 16,503 | ||||
| International | 1,052 | 963 | 10,605 | 10,232 | ||||
| Total | 2,616 | 2,518 | 3.9% | 27,542 | 26,735 | 3.0% | ||
| ASMs(million, scheduled & charter) | ||||||||
| Domestic | 1,744 | 1,688 | 19,035 | 18,210 | ||||
| International | 1,323 | 1,212 | 13,622 | 12,619 | ||||
| Total | 3,067 | 2,899 | 5.8% | 32,657 | 30,829 | 5.9% | ||
| Load Factor(%, RPMs/ASMs) | ||||||||
| Domestic | (2.4) pp | (1.6) pp | ||||||
| International | 0.1 pp | (3.2) pp | ||||||
| Total | 85.3% | 86.8% | (1.5) pp | 84.3% | 86.7% | (2.4) pp | ||
| Passengers(thousand, scheduled & charter) | ||||||||
| Domestic | 1,944 | 1,882 | 20,706 | 19,721 | ||||
| International | 733 | 668 | 7,327 | 6,991 | ||||
| Total | 2,677 | 2,550 | 5.0% | 28,034 | 26,712 | 4.9% | ||
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.
Investor Relations Contact
Liliana Juárez / ir@volaris.com
Media Contact
Ricardo Flores / rflores@gcya.net
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 222 and its fleet from 4 to 154 aircraft. Volaris offers around 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 44 cities in Mexico and 30 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.
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