MEXICO CITY, Dec. 04, 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 November 2025 preliminary traffic results. In November, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased 5.8%, while RPMs for the month grew 3.9%. Mexican domestic RPMs increased 0.6%, while international RPMs rose 9.2%. Consolidated load factor decreased by 1 ...

Core Insights - Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris) reported a net income of $6 million for Q3 2025, a significant decline of 83.8% compared to the same quarter in 2024 [6][13][40] - Total operating revenues decreased by 3.6% year-over-year to $784 million, primarily due to lower unit revenues [5][10][40] - The company experienced a 4.6% increase in available seat miles (ASMs) to 9.1 billion, while the load factor decreased by 3.0 percentage points to 84.4% [5][10][32] Financial Performance - Total operating expenses rose by 4.2% to $716 million, with operating income dropping 46.0% to $68 million [5][7][40] - Total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) fell by 7.7% to 8.65 cents, attributed to a decrease in average base fare [5][11][40] - EBITDAR decreased by 16.2% to $264 million, with an EBITDAR margin of 33.6%, down 5.1 percentage points from the previous year [6][13][40] Passenger and Revenue Metrics - The number of booked passengers increased by 3.2% to 7.9 million, with domestic and international passengers rising by 2.7% and 4.4%, respectively [10][11][32] - Average base fare per passenger decreased by 17.8% to $44, while total ancillary revenue per passenger increased by 4.7% to $56, accounting for 56.4% of total operating revenues [11][40][44] Cost and Efficiency - The average economic fuel cost decreased by 1% to $2.61 per gallon, while CASM (cost per available seat mile) remained flat at 7.90 cents [6][12][40] - CASM excluding fuel increased by 1.7% to 5.48 cents, reflecting effective cost control despite flying fewer ASMs than planned [12][40] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, the company had total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $794 million, representing 27% of the last twelve months' total operating revenue [14][15][48] - The net debt-to-LTM EBITDAR ratio increased to 3.1x from 2.9x in the previous quarter, indicating a rise in leverage [6][15][40] Future Outlook - For the full year 2025, Volaris expects ASM growth of approximately 7% and an EBITDAR margin between 32% and 33% [17][18] - The company anticipates a solid start to 2026, driven by forward bookings and holiday demand trends [3][10]

Core Insights - Volaris reported a 2.9% increase in ASM capacity and a 1.0% rise in RPMs for September 2025, with domestic RPMs up 2.2% and international RPMs down 0.9% [2][3] - The consolidated load factor decreased by 1.6 percentage points year-over-year to 83.4%, with a total of 2.4 million passengers transported in September [2][3] Traffic Performance - Domestic RPMs for September 2025 were 1,420 million, up from 1,390 million in September 2024, reflecting a 2.2% increase [3] - International RPMs decreased from 892 million in September 2024 to 884 million in September 2025, a decline of 0.9% [3] - Total RPMs increased from 2,282 million in September 2024 to 2,304 million in September 2025, marking a 1.0% rise [3] Capacity and Load Factor - Domestic ASMs rose from 1,562 million in September 2024 to 1,599 million in September 2025, a 2.4% increase [3] - International ASMs increased by 3.7% from 1,122 million in September 2024 to 1,163 million in September 2025 [3] - The overall load factor for September 2025 was 83.4%, down from 85.0% in September 2024, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points [3] Passenger Statistics - Domestic passengers transported increased from 1,714 thousand in September 2024 to 1,762 thousand in September 2025, a rise of 2.8% [3] - International passengers rose from 607 thousand in September 2024 to 614 thousand in September 2025, a 1.2% increase [3] - Total passengers transported increased from 2,321 thousand in September 2024 to 2,376 thousand in September 2025, reflecting a 2.4% growth [3] Management Commentary - The CEO of Volaris indicated that the company maintained a balanced network despite delays in aircraft delivery and emphasized stable domestic demand and resilience in international traffic [3]

Group 1 - Frontier Airlines experienced a significant stock price increase of 15% on Tuesday and ended the week approximately 10% higher, indicating sustained investor interest [1][2] - The key catalyst for this stock movement is the ongoing challenges faced by rival Spirit Airlines, which is undergoing its second bankruptcy in a short period [3][4] - As Spirit reduces its routes, Frontier is positioned to capture market share, potentially leading to increased pricing power and higher margins over time [4][5] Group 2 - The ultra-low-cost carrier model is beneficial for consumers by providing affordable travel options and driving down prices across the airline industry [6] - However, rising input costs due to inflationary pressures may challenge Frontier's ability to maintain low fares while managing profitability [7]

Business Strategy - Frontier Airlines adopts a new approach to attract customers [1]

Core Insights - Volaris reported its preliminary traffic results for July 2025, indicating a 6.0% increase in ASM capacity, while RPMs remained essentially flat [2][3] - The company transported 2.8 million passengers in July 2025, reflecting a 3.0% increase compared to July 2024 [2][3] Traffic Performance - Domestic RPMs decreased by 0.4% year-over-year, while international RPMs increased by 1.0% [2] - The consolidated load factor decreased by 5.0 percentage points year-over-year to 84.9% [2][3] - Domestic load factor was 90.1%, down from 91.1% in July 2024, while international load factor dropped to 77.7% from 87.8% [2][3] Year-to-Date Performance - Year-to-date, total RPMs increased by 3.9% to 17,479 million, with domestic RPMs up 4.2% and international RPMs up 3.3% [2] - Year-to-date ASMs increased by 7.3% to 20,799 million, with domestic ASMs up 6.7% and international ASMs up 8.1% [2] Management Commentary - The CEO stated that the third quarter is performing in line with expectations, with a strong domestic load factor indicating steady demand [3] - The international load factor decline was anticipated due to a focus on prioritizing yields and ancillary revenues [3] - The market is gradually stabilizing, with reduced industry capacity aligning with current passenger demand patterns [3]

Core Insights - Volaris reported a decrease in RPMs by 1.4% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, with domestic RPMs down 2.0% and international RPMs down 0.4% [2][3] - The load factor for June 2025 decreased by 1.7 percentage points year-over-year to 83.9% [2][3] - The company transported 2.4 million passengers in June 2025, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2% compared to June 2024 [2][3] Capacity and Performance Metrics - ASM capacity increased by 0.6% in June 2025, with domestic ASMs decreasing by 1.2% and international ASMs increasing by 3.4% [2][3] - Year-to-date figures show a 5.1% increase in domestic RPMs and a 3.8% increase in international RPMs compared to the same period in 2024 [2][3] - The total number of passengers transported year-to-date increased by 6.7% compared to the previous year [2][3] Management Commentary - The President and CEO of Volaris indicated that capacity growth aligns with guidance and reflects current passenger demand patterns [3] - The company expressed optimism for sequential improvement in demand as it enters the peak season, preparing for stronger summer traffic [3]