Volaris Reports September 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 83%
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.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) ha riportato risultati preliminari del traffico di settembre 2025 il 7 ottobre 2025. ASM sono aumentate del 2,9% anno su anno, mentre RPM sono aumentate dell'1,0%, producendo un coefficiente di carico consolidato del 83,4% (in calo di 1,6 punti percentuali). Le RPM domestiche sono aumentate del 2,2% e il tasso di riempimento domestico è stato del 88,8%; le RPM internazionali sono diminuite dello 0,9% con un coefficiente di carico internazionale al 76,0%. Volaris ha trasportato 2,4 milioni di passeggeri a settembre. La direzione ha citato ritardi nelle consegne degli A321neo e la coordinazione della disponibilità dei motori, ha descritto la domanda domestica come stabile e ha rilevato segnali incoraggianti nelle prenotazioni future per i viaggi VFR transfrontalieri.
Le cifre sono preliminari e non verificate; la società avverte che i risultati potrebbero non prevedere l'andamento futuro.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) reportó resultados preliminares del tráfico de septiembre de 2025 el 7 de octubre de 2025. ASM aumentaron un 2,9% interanual, mientras RPM subieron un 1,0%, produciendo un factor de carga consolidado del 83,4% (bajó 1,6 puntos porcentuales). Las RPM domésticas subieron un 2,2% y el factor de carga doméstico fue del 88,8%; las RPM internacionales cayeron un 0,9% con un factor de carga internacional del 76,0%. Volaris transportó 2,4 millones de pasajeros en septiembre. La dirección citó retrasos en las entregas de A321neo y la coordinación de la disponibilidad de motores, describió la demanda doméstica como estable y señaló encargos futuros alentadores para los viajes VFR transfronterizos.
Las cifras son preliminares y no auditadas; la empresa advirtió que los resultados pueden no predecir el desempeño futuro.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS)는 2025년 9월 트래픽의 예비 실적을 2025년 10월 7일 발표했습니다. ASM은 전년 대비 2.9% 증가했고 RPM은 1.0% 증가하여 통합 적재율은 83.4%로 나타났으며(전년 대비 1.6포인트 감소). 국내 RPM은 2.2% 증가했고 국내 탑승률은 88.8%; 국제 RPM은 0.9% 감소했고 국제 탑승률은 76.0%였습니다. Volaris는 9월에 240만 명의 승객을 수송했습니다. 경영진은 A321neo 인도 지연과 엔진 가용성 조정 문제를 지적했고 국내 수요를 안정적으로 설명했으며 국경 간 VFR 여행에 대한 전진 예약이 고무적이라고 전했습니다.
수치는 예비적이며 감사되지 않았으며, 회사는 결과가 향후 실적을 예측하지 못할 수 있다고 주의했습니다.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) a publié des résultats préliminaires du trafic de septembre 2025 le 7 octobre 2025. Les ASM ont progressé de 2,9 % sur un an, tandis que les RPM ont augmenté de 1,0 %, ce qui donne un facteur de charge consolidé de 83,4 % (en recul de 1,6 points). Les RPM domestiques ont augmenté de 2,2 % et le facteur de charge domestique était de 88,8 %; les RPM internationaux ont diminué de 0,9 % avec un facteur de charge international de 76,0 %. Volaris a transporté 2,4 millions de passagers en septembre. La direction a évoqué des retards dans les livraisons de l’A321neo et la coordination de la disponibilité des moteurs, a décrit la demande domestique comme stable et a noté des réservations futures encourageantes pour les voyages transfrontaliers VFR.
Les chiffres sont préliminaires et non audités; la société avertit que les résultats pourraient ne pas prédire les performances futures.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) berichtete am 7. Oktober 2025 vorläufige Verkehrsergebnisse für September 2025. ASMs stiegen gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 2,9 %, während RPMs um 1,0 % zunahen, was zu einer konsolidierten Auslastung von 83,4 % führte (rückläufig um 1,6 Prozentpunkte). Die domestic RPMs stiegen um 2,2 % und die domestic Auslastung betrug 88,8 %; internationale RPMs sanken um 0,9 % mit einer internationalen Auslastung von 76,0 %. Volaris beförderte im September 2,4 Millionen Passagiere. Das Management verwies auf Verzögerungen bei der Auslieferung der A321neo und auf die Koordination der Verfügbarkeit von Triebwerken, beschrieb die inländische Nachfrage als stabil und bemerkte ermutigende Folgebuchungen für grenzüberschreitende VFR-Reisen.
Die Zahlen sind vorläufig und ungeprüft; das Unternehmen warnt, dass die Ergebnisse die zukünftliche Entwicklung möglicherweise nicht vorhersehen.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) أصدرت نتائج حركة المسافرين الأولية لشهر سبتمبر 2025 في 7 أكتوبر 2025. ارتفعت ASM بنسبة 2.9% على أساس سنوي، بينما ارتفعت RPM بنسبة 1.0%، محققة معدل الحمولة المجمّع بقدر 83.4% (بانخفاض بمقدار 1.6 نقطة مئوية). ارتفعت RPM المحلية بنسبة 2.2% وكان معدل الحمولة المحلي 88.8%؛ فيما انخفضت RPM الدولية بنسبة 0.9% مع معدل الحمولة الدولي عند 76.0%. نقلت Volaris 2.4 مليون راكب في سبتمبر. أشارت الإدارة إلى تأخر تسليم طراز A321neo وتنسيق توافر المحركات، ووصف الطلب المحلي بأنه مستقر، وذكرت وجود حجوزات مستقبلية مشجعة للسفر عبر الحدود VFR.
النتائج أولية وغير مدققة؛ حذرت الشركة من أن النتائج قد لا تعكس الأداء المستقبلي.
Volaris (NYSE: VLRS) 于 2025 年 10 月 7 日公布了 2025 年 9 月的初步客运量业绩。ASM 同比增长 2.9%，RPM 增长 1.0%，实现合并载客率为 83.4%（下跌 1.6 个百分点）。国内 RPM 增长 2.2%，国内载客率为 88.8%；国际 RPM 下跌 0.9%，国际载客率为 76.0%。Volaris 9 月共载运 240 万名旅客。管理层提到 A321neo 的交付延迟和发动机可用性协调的问题，描述国内需求稳定，并指出跨境 VFR 旅行的前瞻性预订有良好势头。
数据为初步且未经审计；公司警告称，结果可能无法预测未来表现。
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Insights
September shows mild capacity growth and passenger gains but weaker yield-driving metrics; trends remain mixed heading into year-end 2025.
Volaris expanded ASMs by
The business mechanism is straightforward: capacity growth outpaced traffic growth, which lowered the overall load factor despite modest passenger growth. Reported operational constraints—delayed delivery of two A321neo aircraft and continued coordination on engine availability—are concrete supply-side factors that limit near-term capacity management. Commentary cites resilient international demand in VFR segments and constructive forward bookings, but those statements describe bookings rather than realized revenue.
Key dependencies and risks include aircraft delivery timing and engine availability, both named explicitly, which directly affect the company’s ability to match capacity to demand and preserve load factors. Watch monthly RPM/ASM divergence, international load-factor recovery, and any updates on the two A321neo deliveries and engine status over the next quarter; expect relevant signals by
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
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 | 13,853 | 13,399 | ||||||||
| International | 884 | 892 | ( | 8,581 | 8,309 | |||||||
| Total | 2,304 | 2,282 | 1.0% | 22,434 | 21,709 | 3.3% | ||||||
| ASMs (million, scheduled & charter) | ||||||||||||
| Domestic | 1,599 | 1,562 | 15,621 | 14,837 | ||||||||
| International | 1,163 | 1,122 | 11,069 | 10,223 | ||||||||
| Total | 2,762 | 2,684 | 2.9% | 26,689 | 25,060 | 6.5% | ||||||
| Load Factor (%, RPMs/ASMs) | ||||||||||||
| Domestic | (0.2) pp | (1.6) pp | ||||||||||
| International | (3.5) pp | (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 | 16,889 | 15,960 | ||||||||
| International | 614 | 607 | 5,916 | 5,665 | ||||||||
| 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.
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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 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.
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