Volaris reports 2.8 million passengers in March as overseas demand climbs

Volaris said it carried 12.6% more passengers in March 2023 compared to a year before, with 12.6 million people travelling with the Mexican budget carrier. “Capacity increased by 17.1% year-over-year, while demand increased by 15.7%,” the airline reported, with the numbers leaving ti with a load factor drop of one percentage point to 85.5%. International demand was up over 35% year-on-year, the company said. Despite higher fuel prices over the time, the 11/3% difference meant a more recent decline, with fuel 7.3% less pricey compared with the fourth quarter of 2022. “Overall traffic figures were healthy in March, with strength