Following the announcement of the agreement with Viva (Viva Aerobus) and Grupo Mexicano de Aerolíneas, Volaris ‘ stock is currently positioned with a gain of 16.7% on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) , with a price per share of 17.35 pesos.
In a conference with analysts, Enrique Beltranena, president of Volaris, stated that through the new holding company, they seek to accelerate the growth of air travel in Mexico and internationally, taking advantage of economies of scale, as well as their connectivity.
“We see an opportunity for the aviation sector in Mexico to continue driving the democratization of air travel. We will remain separate operators and brands while benefiting from a stronger financial foundation at the group level. This structure supports employees, passengers, shareholders, and local communities, while also strengthening the broader aviation ecosystem,” he said.
Similarly, he indicated that if approved, they will be supporting key markets, such as the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , among others, “where we see potential, we will expand our connectivity to the north and south of our borders, additional international destinations, strengthening our offerings and routes.”
He highlighted that the Mexican Airlines Group will have 250 new generation Airbus aircraft, and growth will be based on demand, which would guarantee sustainable growth.
“The formation of a new group has clear and significant benefits for our passengers. We will seek to expand our offerings of options and routes. While opening up new connectivity opportunities in Mexico and international markets, this will be supported by enhanced loyalty programs and broader global partnerships. To our people, we thank our more than 12,000 employees for their daily dedication and commitment to our passengers and operations. We remain committed to being a top-tier employer in Mexico and creating greater opportunities for growth and development,” said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva.
They reiterated that this transaction provides a stronger cost structure , will provide financial stability from a more robust balance sheet with better capitalization, strong liquidity and a solid leverage profile.
According to data from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), Volaris and Viva together surpassed Grupo Aeroméxico in passenger handling internationally during the period January – October 2025 compared to the same period last year.
While at the national level both airlines continue to lead this market, the former have transported 38.4 million passengers compared to the 13.2 million users of the firm led by Andrés Conesa.
In terms of cargo, the outlook is reversed, as Grupo Aeroméxico leads the international transport of goods.
In the domestic market, both Aeromexico and Aeromexico Connect continue to lead in this segment.
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