Volaris is planning a major expansion of its network from Mexico City International Airport as the low-cost carrier looks to fill some of the void left by Grupo Mexicana.
According to Volaris' website, the carrier is launching seven new routes from Mexico City this month. Service from Mexico City to Hermosillo will launch tomorrow. Service to Cancun, Chihuahua, Guadalajara, La Paz and Los Cabos will launch on 22 September, followed by service to Merida on 23 September.
According to Volaris' web booking engine, Mexico City-Cancun will be served twice daily with Airbus A319s. The other six new Mexico City routes will initially be served once per day with A319s.
Volaris currently only serves Mexico City from Tijuana and Mexicali with one daily flight on each route. The carrier is based at Mexico City alternative airport Toluca and also has a large base at Tijuana.
Volaris told Flightglobal last month that it is seeking more slots at Mexico City but Toluca, Tijuana and Guadalajara would remain its main focus.
According to Innovata, all the Mexico City routes being added by Volaris this month were previously operated by Grupo Mexicana except Hermosillo. All seven routes are currently operated by Grupo Aeromexico. Interjet also currently operates all of the routes except Mexico City-La Paz.
Volaris will also have to compete against VivaAerobus on the Mexico City to Guadalajara and Cancun routes. Volaris currently operates a fleet of 21 A319s and two A320s.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
