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Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV (Volaris) is a low-cost air transportation company. It offers airline services which include online flight reservations, online ticket booking, baggage information, baggage pick-up, web check-in, flight changes and inflight food services. The company provides hotel bookings, car rentals, trip insurance, advertising space services and cargo services, among others. Volaris also offers special services such as assistance for customers with disabilities, medical needs, pet care services, combo packages, accommodating more luggage during check-in, and quick security check-ins, among others. The company operates in Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the US and Guatemala. Volaris is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV premium industry data and analytics
Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Online Flight Reservations | Volaris |
| Air Transportation | TSA PreCheck |
| Hotel Bookings | |
| XYZ | |
| XYZ | |
| XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Contracts/Agreements | In December, the company and Viva Aerobus entered into an agreement to form a new Mexican airline group to enhance Mexico’s domestic and international air connectivity. |
| 2025 | New Products/Services | In March, the company introduced three new routes from San Luis Potosi to the US. |
| 2025 | Plans/Strategy | In February, the company announced its plans to launch nonstop flight services to Morelia and San Luis Potosi. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV | Delta Air Lines Inc | American Airlines Group Inc | Southwest Airlines Co | Alaska Air Group Inc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mexico | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America |
| City | Santa Fe | Atlanta | Fort Worth | Dallas | Seattle |
| State/Province | Mexico City | Georgia | Texas | Texas | Washington |
| No. of Employees | 7,208 | 103,000 | 133,300 | 73,401 | 31,996 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian H. Franke | Chairman | Executive Board | 2020 | 61 |
| Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano | President; Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2016 | 62 |
| Jose Luis Fernandez Fernandez | Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2012 | 65 |
| Jaime Esteban Pous Fernandez | Senior Vice President; Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2021 | 54 |
| Jose Luis Suarez | Chief Operating Officer | Senior Management | 2015 | 56 |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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