Mexican carrier Volaris has reported that its operating revenues increased by 33.7% for the second quarter of 2019.
Its operating revenues stood at Ps 8.329 million. Meanwhile, the group's ancillary revenue came in at Ps 2.909 million, an increase of 38.9% year-over-year.
Total operating revenues per available seat mile (TRASM) increased 10.1% from the same period last year. Operating expenses per available seat mile (CASM) decreased by 1.2% compared to the same quarter in 2018.
Volaris began operations in five new domestic routes from Chihuahua, Durango and Queretaro and four new international routes from US destinations Chicago, Dallas and Phoenix.
During the second quarter of 2019, the company incorporated two aircraft (A320 neo) to its fleet; also during this quarter, two redeliveries were registered (A320 ceo). Volaris' fleet was composed of 78 aircraft, eight A319s, 55 A320s and 15 A321s with an average age of 4.8 years. At the end of the second quarter 2019, Volaris' fleet had an average of 186 seats, 76% of which were in sharklet-equipped aircraft, and 24% were NEO.