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14th April 2023
Ultra-low-cost Mexican carrier Volaris has cited a 3.7% decrease in available seat miles (ASMs), compared to the same period last year, to Pratt & Whitney engine inspections.
This impact was partially offset by fewer aircraft groundings as an initial batch of inspected engines returned to service, as the airline records its operational results for November.
Volaris carried a total of 2.6 million passengers during the month, a decrease of 6% when looking at the comparable period of the year prior. The airline also recorded an average load factor of 86.8%, a three-percentage point decrease from November 2023.
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) also saw a decline in December, decreasing by 6.9%. The airline recorded a decline in domestic RPMs, down by 10.5% in comparison to November 2023, while international RPMs were effectively flat, declining by 0.3%.
Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ president, and CEO commented: “Heading into the winter season, we continue strategically investing in the transborder market. In November, we added transborder capacity in preparation for the December high season, which is ramping up. We see this ramping well into the peak holiday season and will continue to manage low season demand elasticity through capacity adjustments when necessary.”
Beltranena also noted that the airline was “pleased” with its operating figures despite headwinds such as GTF engine inspections.