Volaris

Volaris (ICAO: VOI) is a prominent Mexican ultra-low-cost airline offering extensive air travel services across the Americas.

Volaris, legally known as Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.P.I. de C.V., was founded in 2004 with initial operations commencing on March 13, 2006, with a flight from Toluca to Tijuana. It was established through a collaborative effort involving investment funds such as Discovery Americas I and Columbia Equity Partners, alongside TACA Airlines, and initially included Grupo Televisa and Inbursa as shareholders. The airline's core mission is to provide affordable air travel options, primarily targeting the Mexican market, but extending its reach to the United States, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

The airline's primary operational base is in Mexico City, with key hubs at Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Volaris also designates Cancun, León/Del Bajío, and Monterrey as focus cities to efficiently connect passengers to various destinations. Volaris operates a modern fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A320, A320neo, A321, and A321neo models. As of the second quarter of 2025, its fleet consisted of 149 aircraft with an average age of 6.6 years. The airline officially ceased operations of its Airbus A319 fleet in October 2025 as part of a strategic shift towards newer, more efficient aircraft.

Volaris boasts a broad route network, serving 73 destinations across Mexico, the United States, Central America, and South America, with over 450 daily flights on 230 routes. It holds the distinction of being Mexico's largest airline by transported passengers and commands a significant share of the domestic market. As an ultra-low-cost carrier, Volaris is not affiliated with any major global airline alliance (like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld). However, it maintains codeshare agreements, notably with Frontier Airlines, to expand its network and offer more flight options to its customers. Volaris does not offer a traditional Business Class. Instead, it provides a service called Volaris Plus, which includes benefits such as extra legroom seats, priority check-in and boarding, and additional baggage allowance. Other seating options include "Premium + More space" in rows 1 and 2 (with an empty middle seat, snack, and drink), "Premium" seats in rows 3 to 5 for quicker disembarking, "Seats with more space" in emergency exit rows, and standard economy seats. The airline also offers a membership program called v.club, providing access to discounted fares and exclusive offers.