Viva reports 17.6% rise in April passenger traffic, driven by international growth
In April 2025, Viva recorded a 17.6% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same month in the previous year, reaching 2.5 million travelers, according to preliminary data released by the low-cost carrier.
The growth was fueled by a 15.3% rise in domestic traffic and a 39% surge in international traffic, according to figures shared by the airline. The overall load factor stood at 86.6%, up 2.8 percentage points from April 2024.
Broken down by market, the domestic load factor reached 88.8%, while the international load factor came in at 77.3%. In terms of capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), the airline posted a 10.4% year-over-year increase, with a 6.4% rise in domestic routes and a 29.8% jump on international routes.
Viva CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua stated, “April traffic grew 17.6% with a load factor of 86.6%, a 2.8-point improvement over the same period last year.” He explained that the boost was mainly due to Easter holidays falling in April and the company’s efforts to optimize its route network.
Zuazua added that the airline continues to manage its capacity "cautiously in the face of a volatile macroeconomic environment and conservative consumer behavior, especially during low-demand periods." He also acknowledged that ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney engines continue to impact operational efficiency.
From January to April 2025, Viva transported 9.3 million passengers, up 12.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Domestic traffic increased 10.9%, while international traffic rose 27.4%. Over the same period, the average load factor remained stable at around 85.3%.
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