Volaris Reports October 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 86%

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Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary October 2025 traffic: ASMs +1.1%, RPMs -0.6%, and consolidated load factor 85.9% (down 1.5 pp YoY). Domestic RPMs fell 1.9% while international RPMs rose 1.4%. Total passengers for the month were reported as 2.6 million. Year-to-date through October, total RPMs increased 2.9% and ASMs rose 5.9%, with YTD load factor at 84.2% (down 2.5 pp).

The company cautioned figures are preliminary and unaudited and noted future performance may vary.

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Aviation Traffic Analyst

Volaris posted mixed October 2025 traffic: slight monthly RPM decline and lower load factor, but modest YTD growth in traffic and capacity.

Volaris reported October 2025 system RPMs down 0.6% year‑over‑year while ASMs rose 1.1%, producing a load factor decline to 85.9% (down 1.5 points). Domestic RPMs fell 1.9% as domestic ASMs fell 0.9%, keeping domestic load factor high at 91.0%. International RPMs rose 1.4% on a larger 3.8% increase in international ASMs, driving a wider international load factor decline to 79.0%.

The business mechanism is straightforward: capacity grew while total demand edged down in the month, lowering utilization metrics despite still-robust domestic demand and passenger counts (2.6 million passengers in October, ~2.55 million scheduled and charter per the table). Principal dependencies and risks include near-term demand trends in cross-border markets and the company’s ability to align capacity to bookings; the release notes sequential improvement but provides no forward guidance beyond year‑to‑date comparisons. Watch the upcoming monthly traffic releases and any commentary around capacity pacing versus bookings over the next 1–3 months to confirm whether international load factors recover to prior-year levels or capacity remains outpacing demand.

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 05, 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 October 2025 preliminary traffic results.

In October, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased 1.1%, while RPMs for the month declined 0.6%. Mexican domestic RPMs decreased 1.9%, while international RPMs rose 1.4%. Consolidated load factor decreased by 1.5 percentage points year-over-year to 85.9%. During the month, Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers.

Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “Our October results reflect strong travel sentiment, as we continue to see sequential improvement across our network, consistent with the trends shared in our third-quarter earnings call. Domestic demand remains healthy and aligned with historical seasonality. In the cross-border market, current booking trends support our view that we are at an inflection point and sales are returning to levels similar to last year. We remain focused on disciplined execution as we close out the year, positioning us well to continue delivering sustainable value.”

	October 2025		October 2024		Variance		YTD October 2025		YTD October 2024		Variance
RPMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,520		1,549		(1.9%)		15,373		14,949		2.8%
International	972		959		1.4%		9,553		9,269		3.1%
Total	2,493		2,509		(0.6%)		24,926		24,217		2.9%
ASMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,670		1,685		(0.9%)		17,290		16,522		4.7%
International	1,231		1,185		3.8%		12,300		11,408		7.8%
Total	2,901		2,870		1.1%		29,590		27,930		5.9%
Load Factor (%, RPMs/ASMs)
Domestic	91.0%		92.0%		(0.9) pp		88.9%		90.5%		(1.6) pp
International	79.0%		80.9%		(1.9) pp		77.7%		81.2%		(3.6) pp
Total	85.9%		87.4%		(1.5) pp		84.2%		86.7%		(2.5) pp
Passengers (thousand, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,874		1,880		(0.3%)		18,762		17,839		5.2%
International	679		657		3.2%		6,594		6,322		4.3%
Total	2,553		2,537		0.6%		25,357		24,162		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.

VFR: Visiting Friends and Relatives.

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 224 and its fleet from 4 to 153 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.

FAQ

What were Volaris (VLRS) October 2025 ASMs and RPMs?

October 2025 ASMs were 2,901 million and RPMs were 2,493 million (scheduled & charter).

What was Volaris' consolidated load factor in October 2025 and how did it change YoY?

Consolidated load factor was 85.9% in October 2025, down 1.5 percentage points year-over-year.

How many passengers did Volaris transport in October 2025?

Volaris transported approximately 2.6 million passengers in October 2025.

Did Volaris see growth in international or domestic RPMs in October 2025?

International RPMs rose 1.4% while domestic RPMs declined 1.9% year-over-year for October 2025.

What are Volaris' year-to-date RPM and ASM changes through October 2025?

Through October 2025 YTD, total RPMs were up 2.9% and total ASMs increased 5.9% versus YTD October 2024.

How should investors interpret Volaris' October 2025 preliminary traffic results (VLRS)?

The results show modest capacity growth with slightly lower monthly RPMs and load factor; the company notes the figures are preliminary and unaudited and past performance may not predict future results.