Volaris Reports October 2026 Traffic Results: International Represents 50% of Total Capacity for the Month

International passenger bookings rose 18.5% in October, while domestic bookings declined 2.6% year over year.

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Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary October 2026 traffic results, with international operations representing 50% of total capacity for the month. Capacity, measured in available seat miles, rose 7.7% year over year, while traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles, increased 3.3%. Load factor—the share of available seat miles booked—fell 3.5 percentage points to 82.4%.

International capacity increased 27.5% and international traffic rose 21.7%; domestic capacity fell 6.8% and domestic traffic declined 8.4%. Passenger bookings increased 3.0% to 2.631 million. Volaris began five routes linking Guadalajara with Atlanta, Boston, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Washington D.C. The company attributed the lower consolidated load factor to the ramp-up of new international capacity. Through October, total traffic increased 6.3%, passenger bookings rose 8.1% and load factor improved 0.7 percentage points to 84.9%.

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• Moderate pointOctober total traffic increased 3.3% year over year, alongside capacity growth of 7.7%.
• Moderate pointOctober total passenger bookings increased 3.0% year over year to 2.631 million.
• Minor pointOctober international traffic rose 21.7% year over year, while international capacity increased 27.5%.
• Minor pointOctober international passenger bookings rose 18.5% year over year to 804 thousand.
• Minor pointGuadalajara network expansion added five routes to Atlanta, Boston, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Washington D.C.

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• Minor pointYear-to-date October total traffic grew 6.3% year over year.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October international traffic increased 15.1% year over year, with capacity up 11.6%.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October domestic traffic increased 0.8% year over year, with capacity up 1.0%.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October total passenger bookings increased 8.1% year over year to 27.421 million.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October international passenger bookings rose 14.1% year over year; domestic bookings increased 6.0%.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October consolidated load factor improved 0.7 percentage points year over year to 84.9%.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October international load factor increased 2.4 percentage points year over year to 80.1%.

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• Moderate pointOctober consolidated load factor fell 3.5 percentage points year over year to 82.4%.
• Minor pointOctober domestic traffic declined 8.4% year over year, with domestic capacity down 6.8%.
• Minor pointOctober domestic passenger bookings decreased 2.6% year over year to 1.826 million.
• Minor pointOctober international load factor declined 3.6 percentage points year over year to 75.4%.
• Minor pointOctober domestic load factor declined 1.5 percentage points year over year to 89.5%.
• Minor pointYear-to-date October domestic load factor fell 0.2 percentage points year over year to 88.7%.

Key Figures

Total ASM capacity: 7.7% increase year over year International ASMs: 27.5% increase year over year Total RPMs: 3.3% increase year over year +4 more

Total ASM capacity

7.7% increase year over year

October 2026

International ASMs

27.5% increase year over year

October 2026

Total RPMs

3.3% increase year over year

October 2026

Domestic RPMs

8.4% decrease year over year

October 2026

International RPMs

21.7% increase year over year

October 2026

Consolidated load factor

82.4%, down 3.5 percentage points year over year

October 2026

Passengers

2.6 million

October 2026

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Oct 06

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1. Oct 06

   Traffic results

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   September passenger traffic and international RPMs grew as consolidated load factor increased.

2. Sep 03

   Traffic results

   24h Move

   +0.6%

   August RPMs and passengers increased, while consolidated load factor edged lower year over year.

3. Aug 05

   Traffic results

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   July RPMs and passengers rose, and consolidated load factor improved year over year.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

asms, load factor, ultra-low-cost carrier

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asms technical

"international ASMs growing 27.5%"

Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are drugs used to prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures and other related neurological conditions. For investors, ASMs matter because their development, approval, patent status and market uptake drive drug company revenues much like a new product line can make or break a consumer brand; clinical trial results and regulatory decisions therefore directly affect a company’s sales prospects and valuation.

load factor technical

"Consolidated load factor decreased 3.5 percentage points"

Load factor is a measure of how efficiently a transportation service, such as a plane, train, or bus, fills its available seats or space over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the actual number of passengers or usage by the total available capacity. A higher load factor indicates better utilization, which can lead to more profitable operations and is important for investors assessing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies.

ultra-low-cost carrier technical

"the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico"

An ultra-low-cost carrier is an airline that offers very inexpensive ticket prices by minimizing additional services and cutting costs wherever possible. This business model appeals to budget-conscious travelers and can influence the airline industry’s competitiveness and profitability, making it an important consideration for investors monitoring market trends and consumer preferences.

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MEXICO CITY, Nov. 06, 2026 (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 2026 preliminary traffic results.

In October, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased 7.7% year-over-year, with international ASMs growing 27.5%, reflecting the continued strategic expansion of its U.S.–Mexico transborder network. In October, Volaris started operating five new routes connecting Guadalajara to Atlanta, Boston, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, and Washington D.C. Total RPMs increased 3.3%, with Mexican domestic RPMs declining 8.4%, while international RPMs grew 21.7%. Consolidated load factor decreased 3.5 percentage points year-over-year to 82.4%, temporarily impacted by the ramping up of the new international capacity. During the month, Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers.

Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “Volaris continues prioritizing the quality and profitability of growth, rather than growth for its own sake. Our October traffic performance primarily reflects the execution of our planned fourth-quarter U.S.–Mexico capacity expansion, supported by resilient cross-border demand and years of deliberate network investment that has brought our international operations to half of our total ASMs. We are strategically aligning domestic capacity with seasonal demand and expanding our international footprint, thus building on the commercial momentum of the third quarter into the fourth and reinforcing stronger unit revenues through disciplined capacity deployment where economic returns are strongest.”

	October 2026		October 2025		Variance		YTD October 2026		YTD October 2025		Variance
RPMs(million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,393		1,520		(8.4	%)	15,490		15,373		0.8	%
International	1,183		972		21.7	%	10,996		9,553		15.1	%
Total	2,576		2,493		3.3	%	26,486		24,926		6.3	%
ASMs(million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,556		1,670		(6.8	%)	17,466		17,290		1.0	%
International	1,569		1,231		27.5	%	13,729		12,300		11.6	%
Total	3,125		2,901		7.7	%	31,195		25,590		5.4	%
Load Factor(%, RPMs/ASMs)
Domestic	89.5	%	91.0	%	(1.5) pp		88.7	%	88.9	%	(0.2) pp
International	75.4	%	79.0	%	(3.6) pp		80.1	%	77.7	%	2.4 pp
Total	82.4	%	85.9	%	(3.5) pp		84.9	%	84.2	%	0.7 pp
Passengers(thousand, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,826		1,874		(2.6	%)	19,897		18,762		6.0	%
International	804		679		18.5	%	7,524		6,594		14.1	%
Total	2,631		2,553		3.0	%	27,421		25,357		8.1	%

^{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 performance or its year-over-year comparison 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
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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 247 and its fleet from 4 to 155 aircraft. Volaris offers around 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 46 cities in Mexico and 34 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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How did Volaris passenger traffic perform in October 2026?

Volaris recorded 2.631 million passenger bookings in October 2026, up 3.0% year over year. Revenue passenger miles, which measure booked seats multiplied by miles flown, increased 3.3%. International traffic rose 21.7%, while domestic traffic declined 8.4%.

Why did Volaris load factor fall in October 2026?

Volaris attributed the decline to the ramp-up of new international capacity. Consolidated load factor fell 3.5 percentage points year over year to 82.4%, as capacity increased 7.7% and revenue passenger miles grew 3.3%.