Core Insights - Volaris reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in ASM capacity and a 7.8% growth in RPMs for March 2025, indicating strong operational performance [2][3] - The load factor decreased by 2.4 percentage points year-over-year to 84.4%, attributed to the timing of the Easter holiday and stable domestic demand [2][3] - The company transported 2.6 million passengers in March 2025, reflecting a 12.3% increase compared to March 2024 [2][3] Traffic Results - Domestic RPMs increased by 9.9% to 1,596 million, while international RPMs grew by 4.6% to 964 million [2][3] - Total ASMs reached 3,034 million, up 10.9% year-over-year, with domestic ASMs increasing by 13.3% and international ASMs by 7.6% [2][3] - The domestic load factor was 89.4%, down from 92.1%, while the international load factor was 77.2%, down from 79.5% [2][3] Passenger Statistics - Domestic passengers rose by 15.3% to 1,932 thousand, and international passengers increased by 4.2% to 663 thousand [2][3] - Year-to-date figures show a total of 7,418 thousand passengers, a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [2][3] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted effective capacity management and fare modulation as key strategies, noting stable VFR segment demand [3] - The company plans to monitor forward booking patterns and adjust capacity to align with demand [3]

Mexican carrier Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (VLRS) or Volaris reported a year-over-year increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs: a measure of air traffic) for the month of February.Volaris reported a 3.4% year-over-year increase in consolidated capacity (measured in available seat miles). The load factor (% of seats filled by passengers) decreased 0.7 percentage points to 85.2% on a consolidated basis. The metric fell as the increase in consolidated traffic (2.5%) was less than the increase in ...

MEXICO CITY, March 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 February 2025 preliminary traffic results. In February, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased by 3.4% year-over-year, while RPMs for the month grew by 2.5%. Mexican domestic RPMs increased 3.6%, while international RPMs rose 0.7%. As a result, the ...

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For the quarter ended December 2024, Controladora Vuela (VLRS) reported revenue of $835 million, down 7.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.39, compared to $0.96 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.56% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $839.71 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.55, the EPS surprise was -29.09%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VLRS) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Ricardo Martinez - Investor Relations Director Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano - President and Chief Executive Officer Holger Blankenstein - Executive Vice President, Airline Commercial and Operations Jaime Esteban Pous Fernandez - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Linenberg - Deutsche Bank Duane Pfennigwerth - Evercore ISI Thom ...

4Q'24 Results February 2025 Disclaimer This presentation was prepared by Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (d/b/a Volaris, the "Company") with the purpose of providing interested parties certain financial and other information about the Company. This presentation is solely for discussion purposes and highlights basic information about the Company. Because it is a summary, it does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in the securities of the Company. ...

Core Viewpoint - Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris) reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, highlighting a challenging year with engine inspections impacting operations, yet achieving significant profitability improvements and operational efficiency [2][6][20]. Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, total operating revenues were $835 million, a 7.1% decrease from Q4 2023, primarily due to currency depreciation and reduced available seat miles (ASMs) [11][12]. - The company achieved a net income of $46 million in Q4 2024, down 58.9% from $112 million in Q4 2023, with earnings per American Depositary Shares (ADS) of $0.40 [15][37]. - Full year 2024 net income was $126 million, significantly up from $8 million in 2023, with earnings per ADS of $1.10 [20][51]. - EBITDAR for Q4 2024 was $331 million, an increase of 17.8%, with an EBITDAR margin of 39.6%, up 8.4 percentage points [15][19]. Operational Metrics - Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased by 5.0% in Q4 2024 to 8.9 billion, while total capacity for the full year decreased by 12.6% to 34.0 billion [11][17]. - The load factor for Q4 2024 was 87.3%, a slight decrease of 0.8 percentage points compared to Q4 2023 [12][39]. - The average economic fuel cost decreased by 19.9% to $2.51 per gallon in Q4 2024 [13][39]. Cost Management - Total operating expenses for Q4 2024 were $718 million, a 2.3% decrease from Q4 2023, with operating expenses per available seat mile (CASM) increasing by 2.9% to $8.04 [11][37]. - CASM excluding fuel increased by 16.8% to $5.68, attributed to reduced operating leverage due to aircraft groundings [14][19]. Future Outlook - For 2025, Volaris anticipates a capacity growth of approximately 13%, while maintaining a focus on profitability and operational efficiency [4][24]. - The company expects EBITDAR margin to range between 34% to 36% for 2025, down from 36.3% in 2024 [24][25]. - The average exchange rate for 2025 is projected to be between Ps. 21.00 to 21.20 per U.S. dollar, reflecting a depreciation from the previous year [24][25]. Fleet and Capacity - As of Q4 2024, Volaris' fleet consisted of 143 aircraft, an increase of 14 from the previous year, with an average age of 6.4 years [27][28]. - The company added five new aircraft during the fourth quarter, enhancing its operational capacity [27].

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Core Insights - Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris) reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2025, highlighting a year-over-year increase in ASM capacity and RPMs, but a decrease in load factor [1][2]. Traffic Performance - In January 2025, Volaris' ASM capacity increased by 4.7% year-over-year, while RPMs grew by 2.9% [2]. - Domestic RPMs rose by 0.9%, and international RPMs increased by 5.9% [2]. - The overall load factor decreased by 1.5 percentage points year-over-year to 86.6% [2]. Passenger Statistics - Volaris transported 2.6 million passengers in January 2025 [2]. - Domestic passengers totaled 1.833 million, a 3.5% increase from January 2024, while international passengers reached 764 thousand, up 6.2% [4]. Capacity and Future Outlook - For the full year 2025, Volaris plans to grow total ASMs by 13% to 15% compared to 2024, with a focus on network expansion [4]. - Despite this growth, overall capacity is expected to remain flat compared to 2023 due to recovery from Pratt & Whitney engine-related issues [4]. - Domestic capacity in Mexico is projected to be around 11% below 2023 levels, while international capacity is expected to increase by approximately 20% compared to 2023 [4]. Management Commentary - The CEO of Volaris noted a softness in VFR traffic to the U.S. in late January, attributed to geopolitical uncertainty, prompting adjustments in base fares to stimulate demand [3].