Viva Aerobus carried 2.4% fewer passengers in June, citing seat capacity limits

Viva Aerobus reported a 2.4% decrease in passenger traffic for June, with 2.4 million travelers, despite its operational hub in Monterrey hosting World Cup matches. The airline attributed this decline to a 4.1% reduction in its total available seat miles (ASMs) compared to June of the previous year.

This capacity reduction stemmed from a 4.8% decrease in domestic capacity and a 1.2% dip in international capacity. Viva Aerobus cited high fuel prices and a more moderate macroeconomic environment as key factors influencing its disciplined capacity management. Demand patterns were also affected by travel trends associated with the FIFA World Cup.

"In line with the trend observed in the industry, passenger volume decreased by 2.4%, while our occupancy factor stood at 84.6%," stated Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus. He added that the company will continue to prioritize operational reliability and adjust its network to prevailing demand conditions. The ongoing grounding of Pratt & Whitney engines also continues to limit fleet availability, impacting the airline's capacity.

Domestically, passenger traffic saw a decrease of 2.6%, while international passenger traffic declined by 1%.

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In line with the trend observed in the industry, the volume of passengers decreased 2.4%, while our occupancy factor stood at 84.6%.