Volaris

Mexican ULCC Volaris is seeing a “certain hesitancy” for travel in the cross-border market since the U.S. election, a trend it expects will likely stabilize.

Mexican ULCC Volaris is launching 30 new routes in the coming months, strengthening connectivity between Mexico, the U.S. and Central America.

Mexican ULCC Volaris will launch the first international service from TPQ, with a new route to LAX beginning July 16.

Eighteen months on from Pratt & Whitney announcing that hundreds of GTF engines would have to be pulled from service to undergo enhanced inspections, airlines are still suffering.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Executives from Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris delivered a message during a recent earnings discussion: Do not compare us to our U.S. counterparts.

Mexican ULCC Volaris sees improvement in turnaround times for returning Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines to service.

This week’s Carbon Analysis revisits the Latin American “Second Four,” namely, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Volaris.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Volaris is expressing cautious optimism in Pratt & Whitney’s handling of the geared turbofan (GTF) engine crisis.

The low-cost model remains promising in Latin America, but U.S. budget carriers continue to struggle.

Airframe production rate changes, stretched supply chains and durability remain major challenges in spite of rising utilization rates.

A majority of the grounded aircraft are undergoing inspections for parts manufactured containing potentially contaminated powder metal.

Volaris' major issues of concern include how fast Pratt is inducting engines into shops, and once inducted, wait times for parts and materials seem uncertain.

ULCCs are working to overcome significant headwinds with plans for improved liquidity and refined network strategies.

The Mexican ULCC believes inspections of GTF engines will extend into 2026 despite the powerplant’s manufacturer Pratt & Whitney increasing shop capacity.

Carbon Analysis delves into the emissions profiles of full-service carriers versus ultra-low-cost carriers in Latin America.

Mexico’s domestic and international markets are booming. But there’s no shortage of drama.

Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena said the agreement “contemplates compensation for each GTF engine removed from our fleet.”

Volaris says it is currently on track to introduce four aircraft lines onto U.S. bound routes by December.

The Mexican low-cost carrier operates around 70 Airbus A320neo aircraft all operated by GTF engines.

Mexico is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in Latin America, but policies have stymied the growth of airlines into a key market—the U.S.

The government stated the airline’s ticket prices would be 18-20% lower than current prices in the market.

The airline is taking several steps to counteract that surplus capacity.

Mexico-based ultra-LCC Volaris will take 25 more Airbus A321neos, citing a previously undisclosed purchase agreement signed eight months ago.