Volaris Reports December 2025 Traffic Results with Load Factor of 84%
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) announced its preliminary traffic results for December 2025, revealing an 84% load factor amidst notable growth in capacity and demand. As an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, as well as Central and South America, Volaris continues to adapt to market conditions with a commitment to flexibility and value.
Key Operational Metrics for December 2025
In December, Volaris experienced a significant increase in operational metrics:
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): Increased by 9.5%
- Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs): Grew by 5.1% for the month
- Domestic RPMs rose by 1.3%
- International RPMs surged 10.7%
- Passengers Transported: Achieved 3.0 million
Load Factor Decline and Market Insights
Despite the growth, the consolidated load factor for December 2025 decreased 3.5 percentage points year-over-year, settling at 84.1%. Enrique Beltranena, President and CEO of Volaris, commented on the results: “In December, demand in our markets reflected a return to historical seasonality and the ongoing recovery in our cross-border VFR market.”
Beltranena also noted that the domestic market faced challenges due to severe weather at the key Tijuana airport, affecting scheduled ASMs. He stated that despite these disruptions, the company is well-positioned as it enters 2026.
Traffic Results Breakdown
| Category | December 2025 | December 2024 | Year-to-Date (YTD) December 2025 | Year-to-Date (YTD) December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic RPMs (million) | 1,680 | 1,658 | 18,617 | 18,161 |
| International RPMs (million) | 1,231 | 1,112 | 11,836 | 11,344 |
| Total RPMs (million) | 2,911 | 2,770 | 30,453 | 29,505 |
| Total ASMs (million) | 3,461 | 3,161 | 36,118 | 33,990 |
Future Considerations
The reported figures are preliminary and have not undergone an audit. Analysts caution that previous performance metrics, including these results, should not be interpreted as indicators of future outcomes. The airline industry continually faces fluctuating dynamics that impact operational performance.
About Volaris
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris” or “the Company”), trading on both the NYSE under the symbol VLRS and BMV as VOLAR, is a leading ultra-low-cost carrier with point-to-point operations throughout Mexico, the United States, and both Central and South America. Since its inception in March 2006, Volaris has expanded its operations significantly, connecting 44 cities within Mexico and 29 international destinations, using a modern fleet of 155 aircraft.
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Important Resources
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