Source: WestJet Airline flew more than a quarter of a million guests across network from August 4 – 7, 2023 Canada's 2023 summer travel season continues to see demand in excess of pre-pandemic levels and the August Long Weekend was no exception. Flying more than a quarter of a million guests, WestJet reported a strong operational performance throughout one of Canada's busiest travel weekends. Reporting a completion factor of 98.3 per cent and an on-time performance of 66.2 per cent of all flights throughout the August long weekend, the airline continues to demonstrate continued operational improvements to support the travel plans of its guests. "As we pass the halfway mark of summer, we are seeing our commitment to operational excellence [...]

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its July 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 22.6% compared to July 2022, reaching 2.4 million passengers, driven by an increase of 23.1% and 18.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 90.5% compared to 89.5% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 91.4% and 86.1% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 17.5% compared to July 2022, reflecting an increase of 18.1% and 14.8% in domestic and international, respectively. “July traffic reflects the strength of the summer season in our markets, in line with the solid demand we have seen throughout 2023. We delivered our highest monthly [...]

Source: WestJet Airline brings more sun and leisure connections to B.C.'s Lower Mainland WestJet today celebrated an expansion to its winter schedule serving British Columbia's Lower Mainland, further enhancing its sun and leisure connectivity from VancouverInternational Airport to some of Mexico's most popular destinations. Additionally, as part of its connectivity to Mexico, WestJet has added weekly non-stop service between Vancouver and Ixtapa. "We are thrilled to bring more opportunity for our guests across B.C.'s Lower Mainland to seamlessly connect to their favourite destinations across Mexico this winter," said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development. "In alignment with our strategy, we are proud to add Vancouver to the list of Canadian communities through which we are creating [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Passholders and Frontier World Mastercard Holders Eligible for 30X Miles* | FRONTIER Miles and Discount Den Members Eligible for 20X Miles* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today launched a never-before-offered mileage multiplier promotion providing consumers with major bonus mile rewards on every dollar spent, including airfare and ancillary products like bags and seat selections (excludes taxes and fees). GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass™ holders and Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® holders will receive 30X bonus miles for every dollar spent while members of the airline's Discount Den® or free-to-join FRONTIER Miles℠ club will enjoy 20X bonus miles on every dollar spent excluding taxes and fees. Beginning August 8, 2023, through September 5, 2023, bookings made directly with Frontier Airlines [...]

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its July 2023 preliminary traffic results. In July 2023, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased by 5.9% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased by 9.8%; the result was a load factor increase of 3.1 pp YoY to 87.8%. Volaris transported 3.1 million passengers during the month, an 8.1% increase compared to July 2022. Demand in the Mexican domestic and international markets increased by 3.8% and 24.2%, respectively. Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO remarked: “July has proven to be a robust month for Volaris. The thoughtful adjustments made to [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. is encouraging Customers to book spring break vacations beginning today with the extension of its flight schedule through April 8, 2024. To address seasonal travel patterns and demand, the airline brings more nonstop options for Southwest® Customers, including those traveling on peak days when new time-saving nonstop service complements a schedule of daily connecting or same-plane service. Spring to the Beach with New Flights  Southwest Airlines® continues responding to Customer demand by adding more international service and returning key seasonal routes. Baltimore to Beaches Beginning March 9, 2024, Baltimore’s largest airline offers new nonstop service on Saturdays between Baltimore/Washington and Belize*. The same day, Southwest resumes seasonal international service on Saturdays nonstop between: Baltimore and Grand Cayman Baltimore and Turks and [...]

Source: Avianca $271.3 million in EBITDAR with a 24.3% margin. Strengthened balance sheet achieves $1,013.2 million in total liquidity. Strong operational performance enabled robust financial results despite seasonally challenging quarter. Avianca Group International Limited affiliated passenger airlines (“AGIL” or “the Group”) today reported second quarter 2023 results. The Company reported $271.3 million in EBITDAR, outperforming Business Plan projections by $88.7 million. Strong passenger revenue performance during the quarter resulted in a $6.5 cent passenger revenue per available seat kilometer; a 27.4% increase relative to Business Plan projections. Passenger Cost per Available Seat Kilometer excluding fuel (Pax CASK ex-fuel) was 3.9 cents during the quarter; a 14.6% decrease year on year. Avianca generated $84.8 million in cash, reaching $1,013.2 million in [...]