Volaris made its inaugural flight on March 13, 2006, route Toluca – Tijuana. 18 years ago he took flight with a dream and today it is a reality: to be one of the main airlines in Mexico, which has democratized air transport in Mexico, Central and South America, thanks to an innovative ultra-low-cost model and a important team of professionals. The company highlights that they have been resilient, overcoming great challenges, breaking paradigms, promoting a successful business model. Volaris today has two Air Operator Certificates in Central America: Volaris Costa Rica (Q6, 7 years) and Volaris El Salvador (N3, 3 years).
Count in numbers:
+220 million Clients transported since 2006.
+33 million in 2023, tripling the 9.4 million we transported during 2014.
Ambassadors: 165 Ambassadors in 2006 to 7,065 (proud Volaris family).
Fleet: It started with 2 aircraft and now has 134 / one of the most modern and eco-efficient fleets in the region. Routes: It started with 1 route (TOL-TIJ) and today it has 197 (123 DOM, 74 INT). It connects 73 airports in 8 countries: 44 cities in Mexico and 29 in the US, Central and South America. It has 3 Air Operation Certificates: Y4 Mexico, Q6 Costa Rica, N3 El Salvador. It has 462 daily operations, and has a 32.5% share of the Mexican market.
Growth of the low cost model:
Volaris was born with the objective of democratizing the skies in Mexico and the region. Volaris virtuous circle: Low operating costs, low base rates, more customers, more additional services and increased capacity. 60% of Volaris’ costs are variable, which represents a great competitive advantage, since we have flexibility to adjust capacity. The opportunity to convert bus passengers into travelers who use the plane is based on: significant discounts + savings in transfer times; greater safety when traveling, and design of our routes: 49% compete directly with buses, they have no air competitor.
Opportunities in the region:
Mexico is already above pre-pandemic travel levels. Development of the low-cost model in Central and South America (CAM-SAM) and greater connectivity with the US. Bus switchers. Nearshoring.
In addition, Volaris is a digital airline. More than 5.2 million customers were served through digital channels, and 80% of sales in 2023 were made on the web and App, while more than 90% of passengers checked in online.
49% of its routes only compete with land transportation. It has 134 aircraft. One of the most modern and eco-efficient in the region, and the largest number of Airbus A320 neo aircraft in Latin America, while it is expected to receive 138 in the following years.
Recognitions:
Volaris received the “Digital Leadership” award at the Airline Strategy Awards 2023 (London), for launching the first NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in the aviation industry in Mexico, being one of the first airline firms to implement this technology to global level.
Corporate sustainability: Business strategy
The Volaris Corporate Sustainability Program encompasses the commitment to sustainable development and ensures that the aviation business generates value for stakeholders in the long term.
Environmental:
Volaris plans to reduce our polluting emissions by 35.4% by 2030 (conversion with airplanes with neo engines – the most efficient in fuel use)…
