FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This transaction is fundamentally about unleashing long-term growth opportunities and value creation in the Mexican aviation market by expanding point-to-point travel solutions throughout the region. The creation of the new airline group, with two strong airline operators, is designed to create a strong, efficient, and investable airline platform, reinforcing growth while preserving affordability for more passengers.
The creation of this airline group will accelerate the growth of airline travel in Mexico and internationally, enabling expansion of our low-cost, high-value service to more destinations. This enhanced connectivity will stimulate economic development, especially in underserved regions where expanded service can be transformational, as well as support the Mexican hospitality, retail, and tourism sectors, vital engines of national growth.
Under the holding company structure, the two carriers will retain their unique brands and current operations under their independent operating certificates, maintaining existing options for passengers while positioning Volaris and Viva to increase point-to-point travel solutions. At the holding company level, this structure will enable centralized capital allocation, risk management, cost leverage, and corporate governance discipline.
The new airline group will report consolidated financial statements at the holding company level, and pro-forma financials will be disclosed in public regulatory filings if applicable. Synergies have not yet been quantified, though we expect significant economies of scale and synergies at the holding company level given the high compatibility of operations between the carriers. As both airlines will continue operating independently, cost synergies are not expected to come from labor reductions.
Until all governmental approvals are granted and any applicable conditions are met, the two airlines will continue operating separately. As a result, no changes on our fleet, engines and financing can be discussed at this point.
We will need regulatory review from the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio and the Foreign Investment National Commission in Mexico; the HSR Act in the U.S., and the Colombian antitrust agency. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, customary closing conditions, and a shareholders vote.
With enhanced economies of scale at the holding company level, Volaris and Viva will strengthen their cost structures, reinforcing their ultra-low-cost business models. Additionally, a robust holding-company balance sheet will help improve cost of capital and lower fleet ownership costs. The airline group lowers risk, improves returns, and increases strategic flexibility, positioning Volaris and Viva to capture long-term growth in an underpenetrated Mexican market while competing more effectively with global carriers.
As Volaris and Viva will continue operating independently, nothing changes in our passengers’ travel experience. Importantly, our brands have been built over two decades on the principles of value and affordability. Under the airline group, Viva and Volaris will be better positioned to offer additional capacity, competitive pricing, and expanded connectivity, increasing choice for customers.
All scheduled flights will be honored, as usual. The flights and itineraries passengers rely on, including through existing codeshares, will continue without interruption, supported by a firm commitment to safety, reliability, and accessibility. Going forward, the airline group will be focused on offering new routes to underserved airports and regions to improve the way passengers and businesses connect across Mexico and beyond.
Volaris and Viva will continue operating independently, and nothing changes in our passengers’ travel experience. Passengers will continue to earn, transfer, and redeem points on both frequent flier programs and use accounts as they always have.
The airline group is expected to unlock meaningful benefits for employees, including improved long-term job stability, enhanced career development opportunities, and sustained confidence in roles and responsibilities. As our carriers expand, we also expect to create new jobs and benefit local communities where we operate.
As each airline will continue operating independently, employees can remain confident in the stability of their jobs. While both airlines have collective bargaining agreements with the same union, STIA, they will maintain their separate union contracts.
Nothing will change about existing contracts or agreements at this time. Volaris and Viva will provide updates throughout the transaction process.
The airline group will play a vital role in promoting connectivity across Mexico by enabling new service to underserved communities. This expansion will also help strengthen economic development in these regions, as for every aircraft of new service added, between 55 and 60 direct jobs are created, with an estimated four times as many indirect jobs created in adjacent sectors.
MEDIA AND IR CONTACT INFORMATION
For Media Inquiries
FTI Consulting
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Tanner Kaufman
Mike Gaudreau
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For Investor Inquiries
Volaris Investors
Liliana Juárez
Investor Relations Manager
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Viva Investors
Marcelo González
Investor Relations Director
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