Volaris reported a modest increase in traffic for March 2026, with its load factor rising to 84.7% as international demand offset a decline in domestic travel.
The Mexico-based low cost carrier said capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASM), grew 1.5% year-on-year, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) increased 1.9%. The improvement was driven by international markets, where RPMs rose 11.5%, compared with a 3.9% decline in domestic traffic.
Volaris carried 2.7m passengers during the month, as seasonal travel demand remained strong ahead of the Semana Santa and spring break periods.
Chief executive Enrique Beltranena said the airline continued to see “solid demand across both domestic and international markets”, despite mixed regional performance.
However, he cautioned that rising fuel costs could affect the outlook, with the airline monitoring the impact of higher jet fuel prices. Volaris said it may respond with targeted capacity adjustments as well as gradual increases in fares and ancillary fees. Volaris said it would provide further detail on its response when it reports first-quarter earnings.