MEXICO
CITY, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volaris
(the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the
ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United
States, Central, and South
America, reports its April 2022 preliminary
traffic results.
In April 2022, Volaris'
capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 28.1% compared to
April 2021, while demand (measured in
RPMs) increased 31.6% compared to the same period; the result was a
load factor of 84.6% (+2.3 pp YoY). Volaris transported 2.6 million
passengers during the month, a 34.6% increase compared to
April 2021. Passenger demand (RPMs)
in the domestic Mexican and international markets increased 26.8%
and 48.3%, respectively, compared to April
2021. Year-to-date, the Company has transported 54.7% more
passengers than in the first four months of 2021, with a load
factor of 83.8% (+4.4pp YoY).
Commenting on April 2022
traffic figures, Volaris' President and CEO Enrique Beltranena said: "Demand remained strong
in April. Volaris demonstrated its ability to adapt to changing
demand and gradually pass through rising fuel prices, and we
continue growing with sustained traffic volume. This demand
strength confirms that we can fill our seats without sacrificing
profitability. We will continue to closely monitor our booking
trends and remain flexible with our growth plan."
|
Apr 2022
|
Apr 2021
|
Variance
|
YTD Apr
2022
|
YTD Apr
2021
|
Variance
|
RPMs (million, scheduled &
charter)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic
|
1,804
|
1,423
|
26.8%
|
6,699
|
4,679
|
43.2%
|
International
|
607
|
409
|
48.3%
|
2,440
|
1,355
|
80.0%
|
Total
|
2,411
|
1,832
|
31.6%
|
9,140
|
6,034
|
51.5%
|
ASMs (million, scheduled &
charter)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic
|
2,038
|
1,701
|
19.8%
|
7,720
|
5,739
|
34.5%
|
International
|
811
|
523
|
55.1%
|
3,190
|
1,865
|
71.1%
|
Total
|
2,849
|
2,224
|
28.1%
|
10,909
|
7,604
|
43.5%
|
Load Factor (%, scheduled,
RPMs/ASMs)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic
|
88.5%
|
83.7%
|
4.9 pp
|
86.8%
|
81.5%
|
5.3 pp
|
International
|
74.9%
|
78.3%
|
(3.4) pp
|
76.5%
|
72.7%
|
3.8 pp
|
Total
|
84.6%
|
82.4%
|
2.3 pp
|
83.8%
|
79.4%
|
4.4 pp
|
Passengers (thousand, scheduled &
charter)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic
|
2,137
|
1,606
|
33.1%
|
7,813
|
5,203
|
50.2%
|
International
|
438
|
306
|
42.8%
|
1,751
|
981
|
78.5%
|
Total
|
2,575
|
1,912
|
34.6%
|
9,564
|
6,183
|
54.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Economic Jet Fuel Price
(USD per gallon,
preliminary)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
4.24
|
2.02
|
109.9%
|
3.44
|
1.95
|
76.4%
|
The information included in this report has not been
audited, and it does not provide information on the company's
future performance. Volaris' future performance depends on many
factors. It cannot be inferred that any period's performance or its
comparison year over year will indicate a similar performance in
the future.
About Volaris:
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), is an
ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving
Mexico, the United States, Central and South America. Volaris offers low base fares
to build its market, providing quality service and extensive
customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from
5 to more than 190, and its fleet from 4 to 107 aircraft. Volaris
offers more than 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect
44 cities in Mexico and 29 cities
in the United States, Central, and
South America, with one of
the youngest fleets in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are
visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure
travelers in Mexico, the United States, and Central and
South America. Volaris has
received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for
eleven consecutive years. For more information, please visit
www.volaris.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Félix Martínez / Naara Cortés Gallardo /
ir@volaris.com
Media Contact
Gabriela Fernández /
gabriela.fernandez@volaris.com
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