Volaris posts first quarter 2019 results

Volaris has announced its total operating revenue increased 22.9% year-over-year, reaching Ps.7,192 million for the first quarter of 2019. The airline has attributed its success to the launch of 16 new routes from its main hubs and 17 other routes (10 national and seven international) to cities such as El Salvador, Dallas, and Chicago. During the quarter, Volaris transported five million passengers, a growth of 16.4% when compared to the same period last year. The airline’s total operating revenues per available seat mile (TRASM) totalled Ps.126.1 cents for the first quarter, an increase of 9.0% year-over-year. Operating income stood at Ps.26