All Volaris articles
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In depthHow airlines are investing in their digital futures
While battling antiquated IT systems and legacy practices remains a significant barrier, most carriers are investing in their digital futures, cognisant of the big revenue and cost benefits
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NewsUS ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status: report
The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.
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AnalysisAirline Business performance tracker: Americas Q2 2023
Key data from the most-recent Americas earnings period – the April-June 2023 quarter – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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NewsVolaris turns modest Q2 profit as fuel costs slide
Mexico’s Volaris reports a second-quarter profit of $6 million as its leisure-focused operation benefited from significantly lower fuel costs compared with last year.
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In depthThe Airline Strategy Awards 2023: winning stories
Alaska Airlines’ Ben Minicucci, Pegasus’ Guliz Ozturk and Singapore Airlines’ Goh Choon Phong were among those recognised at this year’s Airline Strategy Awards on 16 July in London, alongside former American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker.
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NewsVolaris to take 25 more A321neos
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris will take 25 more Airbus A321neo twinjets, the airframer announced at the Paris air show today, citing a previously undisclosed purchase agreement signed in October 2022.
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NewsVolaris sticks with P&W GTF engines for incoming A321neos
Volaris has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power more of its Airbus A321neo twinjets.
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NewsWizz and Frontier backer Indigo invests in US sustainable-fuel start-up
US private equity firm Indigo Partners is among the participants in a consortium investing $50 million in a start-up company concentrating on sustainable aviation fuel production. The company, CleanJoule, is based in Salt Lake City and says it is working to develop a “breakthrough technology” to offer “superior and cost-effective” ...
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AnalysisAirline Business performance tracker: Americas Q1 2023
Key data from the most-recent Americas earnings period – the January-March 2023 quarter – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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NewsVolaris’ US flying profitable as it eagerly awaits Cat 1 safety upgrade
Volaris said its US flying was profitable during the first quarter of 2023, as it eagerly awaits a safety upgrade by the Federal Aviation Administration so that it can expand its transborder business by the end of the year.
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AnalysisAirline Business performance tracker: Americas Q4 2022
Key data from the most-recent Americas earnings period – the fourth quarter of 2022 – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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NewsVolaris expects FAA’s Mexico safety upgrade in 'next six months’: CEO
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris expects the Federal Aviation Administration to restore the country’s “Category 1” safety status later this year.
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NewsVolaris reports $28m fourth-quarter profit as it expands capacity
Mexico’s Volaris reported a profit of $28 million during the fourth quarter of 2022, as it expanded capacity and kept expenses flat.
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In depthAirline Business performance tracker: Americas Q3 2022
Key data from the most-recent Americas earnings period – the third quarter of 2022 – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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In depthWeathering storms: Avianca survives pandemic, bankruptcy and ‘painful’ changes
The airline recently navigated a series of challenges, from the Covid-19-related travel bans that grounded aircraft throughout Latin America, to financial restructuring and ultimately embracing the model of a discount airline.
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NewsVolaris keeps foot on growth pedal but fuel costs drag down Q3 profits
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris lifted revenues a fifth in the third quarter as its strong growth continues, but higher fuel costs dragged down its profits for the period.
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AnalysisHow leading Latin carriers are faring in return to pre-crisis levels
After the most challenging of two years, the recent earnings quarter for Latin American operators offered an altogether more positive picture.
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NewsMexico’s Volaris boosts revenue during second quarter
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris boosted sales in the second quarter of the year as capacity climbed and load factors remained “healthy”.
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NewsVolaris ‘well-positioned’ for a successful summer travel season
Ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris anticipates lower coronavirus infections and ongoing strong demand for leisure travel to Mexico will make for a successful summer season.
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AnalysisUS, Mexican regulators make ‘significant’ safety progress: Volaris CEO
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris expects the Federal Aviation Administration will restore Mexico’s aviation safety rating in the second half of 2022 as it seeks to expand between the USA and Mexico – the backbone of its business.