Viva Aerobus and Volaris to Form a New Mexican Airline Group

Viva Aerobus and Volaris have announced the founding of a new Mexican airline group, enabling more flights at low fares for customers, while advancing democratization of air travel in Mexico.  Both airlines will maintain their own identities, brands and operations.

Viva Aerobus and Volaris Announce Plans to Form a New Mexican Airline Group - Courtesy Viva / Volaris

On Wednesday (February 18, 2026), Viva Aerobus announced that they have entered into an agreement with Volaris to form a new Mexican airline group under a holding company structure.  The goal of the new group will be to expand low fare travel and the connectivity within Mexico and abroad.  The two airlines will retain their current operations under their independent operating certificates and unique brands, preserving existing options for passengers while broadening access to point-to-point travel solutions.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Volaris’ President and CEO, Enrique Beltranena, said,

“We expect the formation of the new airline group will allow us to realize significant growth opportunities for air travel in Mexico, in line with the low fare and point-to-point approach that revolutionized the industry over the last two decades.  The economies of scale and expanded distribution capacity will allow us to compete even more effectively in domestic and international markets by lowering fleet ownership costs. This way, we will be able to offer ultra-low-cost fares to even more passengers as we pursue sustainable growth, benefit from a more efficient fleet, and lower costs.”

Also commenting on the establishment of a new Mexican airline group, Viva’s CEO, Juan

Carlos Zuazua, said,“

“We intend this transaction to enable both Viva and Volaris to provide ultra-low-cost fares and more point-to-point travel to even more cities across Mexico and internationally, benefiting not only passengers, but also local economies and communities.  Both airlines, which share a similar low-cost DNA and mindset, have always believed in the importance of making travel more accessible for everyone.  Our passengers choose Viva and Volaris for their point-to-point networks, seamless customer service, and low fares, so maintaining our ultra-low-cost strategy is essential not only for sustaining growth, but also for deepening passenger loyalty. Together, we look forward to continuing to deliver more flights at low cost for our passengers.”

The airlines expect the transaction to deliver significant benefits to both Viva’s and Volaris’ team members, passengers, communities, suppliers, and shareholders.  Simultaneously, the new group will support investments, jobs, air connectivity, tourism, and economic development across Mexico.  With enhanced economies of scale through this new airline group, Viva and Volaris will benefit from lowered fleet ownership costs, improved access to capital, and a strengthened financial position.

Source: Viva Aerobus