Volaris February ASM +1.0%, RPM +1.5%, Load Factor Hits 85.7%
Volaris increased ASM capacity by 1.0% and RPMs by 1.5% in February, as international RPMs rose 12.6% while domestic RPMs fell 5.4% year-over-year. Consolidated load factor improved 0.5 percentage point to 85.7%, supported by an 81.4% international load factor, with 2.3 million passengers carried.
1. Preliminary February Traffic Results
Volaris deployed 2,651 million ASMs in February, up 1.0% year-over-year, and recorded 2,271 million RPMs, a 1.5% increase. Domestic RPMs fell 5.4% to 1,307 million while international RPMs climbed 12.6% to 964 million.
2. Capacity Deployment and Market Strategy
The carrier maintained disciplined capacity adjustments in domestic markets, reducing ASMs by 5.2%, and expanded international capacity by 9.9% to support cross-border demand, reflecting its focused growth strategy in the U.S. and Central and South American routes.
3. Load Factor Improvements
Consolidated load factor rose 0.5 percentage point to 85.7%, with international load factor improving 2.0 points to 81.4%. Domestic load factor held at 89.1%, underscoring stability in its core market.
4. Passenger Volume and Seasonal Outlook
Volaris transported 2.3 million passengers in February, a 4.1% increase versus prior year. Healthy booking trends into Semana Santa and spring season among VFR and leisure travelers underpin confidence in sustained first-half performance.