MEXICO CITY, Oct. 27, 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, today reports its unaudited financial results for the third quarter 20251. Enrique Beltranena, President & Chief Executive Officer, said: “This quarter once again demonstrated that Volaris’ agility and discipline set us apart. We acted decisively, fine-tu ...

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]

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 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 July 2025 preliminary traffic results. In July, Volaris' ASM capacity increased 6.0%, while RPMs for the month remained essentialy flat. Mexican domestic RPMs declined 0.4%, while international RPMs increased 1.0%. Consolidated load factor dec ...

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]