Volaris Reports September 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 83%

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Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reported preliminary September 2025 traffic results on Oct 7, 2025. ASMs rose 2.9% year-over-year while RPMs increased 1.0%, producing a consolidated load factor of 83.4% (down 1.6 percentage points). Domestic RPMs rose 2.2% and domestic load factor was 88.8%; international RPMs fell 0.9% with international load factor at 76.0%. Volaris carried 2.4 million passengers in September. Management cited delayed A321neo deliveries and engine availability coordination, described domestic demand as stable, and noted encouraging forward bookings for cross-border VFR travel.

Figures are preliminary and unaudited; company cautioned results may not predict future performance.

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 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 September 2025 preliminary traffic results.

In September, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased 2.9%, while RPMs for the month rose 1.0%. Mexican domestic RPMs increased 2.2%, while international RPMs declined 0.9%. Consolidated load factor decreased by 1.6 percentage points year-over-year to 83.4%. During the month, Volaris transported 2.4 million passengers.

Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO, said: “In September, Volaris maintained a steady and well-balanced network, proactively managing the delayed delivery of two A321neo aircraft and continuing close coordination on engine availability. Domestic demand remained stable in a balanced supply environment, while international traffic showed resilience, with forward bookings indicating encouraging signs of VFR recovery in the cross-border market. Overall, quarterly traffic performance aligned with our plans, and we remain cautiously optimistic that market conditions will continue to improve toward year-end.”

	Sep 2025		Sep 2024		Variance		YTD Sep 2025		YTD Sep 2024		Variance
RPMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,420		1,390		2.2%		13,853		13,399		3.4%
International	884		892		(0.9%)		8,581		8,309		3.3%
Total	2,304		2,282		1.0%		22,434		21,709		3.3%
ASMs (million, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,599		1,562		2.4%		15,621		14,837		5.3%
International	1,163		1,122		3.7%		11,069		10,223		8.3%
Total	2,762		2,684		2.9%		26,689		25,060		6.5%
Load Factor (%, RPMs/ASMs)
Domestic	88.8%		89.0%		(0.2) pp		88.7%		90.3%		(1.6) pp
International	76.0%		79.5%		(3.5) pp		77.5%		81.3%		(3.8) pp
Total	83.4%		85.0%		(1.6) pp		84.1%		86.6%		(2.6) pp
Passengers (thousand, scheduled & charter)
Domestic	1,762		1,714		2.8%		16,889		15,960		5.8%
International	614		607		1.2%		5,916		5,665		4.4%
Total	2,376		2,321		2.4%		22,804		21,625		5.5%

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 225 and its fleet from 4 to 152 aircraft. Volaris offers around 450 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) total ASMs and RPMs in September 2025?

Total ASMs were 2,762 million and total RPMs were 2,304 million in September 2025.

How did Volaris' consolidated load factor for Sep 2025 compare year-over-year?

Consolidated load factor was 83.4%, down 1.6 percentage points versus September 2024.

How many passengers did Volaris (VLRS) carry in September 2025?

Volaris transported approximately 2.4 million passengers in September 2025.

What drove Volaris' operational notes in the Sep 2025 traffic release?

Management cited the delayed delivery of two A321neo aircraft and ongoing coordination on engine availability as operational factors.

Did Volaris report domestic or international RPM growth in Sep 2025?

Domestic RPMs increased 2.2%, while international RPMs declined 0.9% year-over-year in September 2025.

Are Volaris' September 2025 traffic figures audited and predictive of future results?

No; the figures are preliminary and unaudited, and the company cautioned they do not necessarily predict future performance.