Volaris' capacity decreased 4.5% in December 2024, when compared to the same month a year prior, due to the Pratt & Whitney inspections of the geared turbofan (GTF) engine.
However, the capacity was “slightly better than forecast” after the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier recovered “more engines than anticipated”.
“Compared to December 2023, we are now seeing stability across the network and the return to service of aircraft that have completed their required engine inspections,” Volaris read in a statement. “While we anticipate some ongoing fluctuations in ASM production as engine inspections are completed, we remain committed to delivering a reliable network for our customers.”
Volaris president and CEO Enrique Beltranena said the company is prioritising operational performance and network stability as it works through the engine inspections.
Volaris transported 2.8 million passengers during the month with a load factor of 87.6%, a 2.2 percentage point increase from last year. Revenue passengers miles (RPM) declined by 2.1%, with domestic RPMs down 8.3% and international RPMs increased 9%.