# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001520504
**File Stem:** 0001292814-23-000299
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Summary
**0001292814-23-000299.hdr.sgml**: 20230206

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001292814-23-000299

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 4

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230206

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230206

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001520504
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36059
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23588266

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** AV. ANTONIO DOVAL? JAIME NO. 70
- **STREET 2:** PISO 13
- **CITY:** COL. ZEDEC SANTA FE
- **STATE:** O5
- **ZIP:** 01210
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (52) 55-5261-6400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** AV. ANTONIO DOVAL? JAIME NO. 70
- **STREET 2:** PISO 13
- **CITY:** COL. ZEDEC SANTA FE
- **STATE:** O5
- **ZIP:** 01210

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER**

**Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**For the month of February 2023**

**Commission File Number: 001-36059**

**Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.**

(Name of Registrant)

**Av. Antonio Dovalí Jaime No. 70, 13 Floor, Tower B**

**Colonia Zedec Santa Fe**

**United Mexican States, Mexico City 01210**

**+(52) 55-5261-6400**

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ⌧ Form 40-F □

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ⬜

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ⬜

**EXPLANATORY NOTE**

On February 6, 2023, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) issued a press release titled "Volaris Reports January 2023 Traffic Results: 23% YoY demand growth with an 86% Load Factor." A copy of this press release is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.** | **Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.** | **Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.** |
| Date: February 6, 2022 | By: | By: | /s/ Enrique J. Beltranena Mejicano |
|  | Name: Enrique J. Beltranena Mejicano<br> Title: Chief Executive Officer | Name: Enrique J. Beltranena Mejicano<br> Title: Chief Executive Officer | Name: Enrique J. Beltranena Mejicano<br> Title: Chief Executive Officer |
|  | By: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Jaime E. Pous Fernández | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Jaime E. Pous Fernández |
|  | Name: Jaime E. Pous Fernández<br> Title: Chief Financial Officer | Name: Jaime E. Pous Fernández<br> Title: Chief Financial Officer | Name: Jaime E. Pous Fernández<br> Title: Chief Financial Officer |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX** 

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| Exhibit | Description |
| [99.1](ex99-1.htm) | *[Press release dated January 6, 2023 titled "Volaris Reports January 2023 Traffic Results: 23% YoY demand growth with an 86% Load Factor."](ex99-1.htm)* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![](vlrs202302056k_001.jpg)

Volaris Reports January 2023 Traffic Results:

23% YoY demand growth with an 86% Load Factor

Mexico City, Mexico, February 6, 2023 – Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: **VLRS** and BMV: **VOLAR**) ("Volaris" or "the Company"), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its **January 2023** preliminary traffic results.

In January 2023, Volaris' capacity (measured in ASMs) increased by 16.0% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased by 23.1%; the result was a load factor expansion of 5.0 pp YoY to 86.2%. Volaris transported 2.9 million passengers during the month, a 21.8% increase compared to January 2022. Demand in the domestic Mexican and international markets increased by 17.9% and 35.7%, respectively.

**Enrique Beltranena, Volaris' President and CEO said:** "January saw robust traffic growth with demand outpacing capacity and with remarkable load factors. This strong start in the year reflects the ongoing strength of demand in all of our markets."

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|  | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Variance | YTD Jan 2023 | YTD Jan 2022 | Variance |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**RPMs** (million, scheduled & charter) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic | &nbsp;&nbsp;1933 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;17.9% | &nbsp;&nbsp;1933 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;17.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;International | &nbsp;&nbsp;908 | &nbsp;&nbsp;669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;35.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;908 | &nbsp;&nbsp;669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;35.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2841** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2308** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**23.1%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2841** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2308** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**23.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**ASMs** (million, scheduled & charter) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic | &nbsp;&nbsp;2271 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1991 | &nbsp;&nbsp;14.1% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2271 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1991 | &nbsp;&nbsp;14.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;International | &nbsp;&nbsp;1024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;20.5% | &nbsp;&nbsp;1024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;20.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3295** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2841** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**16.0%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3295** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2841** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**16.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Load Factor** (%, scheduled, RPMs/ASMs) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic | &nbsp;&nbsp;85.1% | &nbsp;&nbsp;82.3% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.8 pp | &nbsp;&nbsp;85.1% | &nbsp;&nbsp;82.3% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.8 pp |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;International | &nbsp;&nbsp;88.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;78.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;10.0 pp | &nbsp;&nbsp;88.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;78.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;10.0 pp |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**86.2%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**81.3%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**5.0 pp** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**86.2%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**81.3%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**5.0 pp** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Passengers** (thousand, scheduled & charter) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Domestic | &nbsp;&nbsp;2224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1868 | &nbsp;&nbsp;19.0% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1868 | &nbsp;&nbsp;19.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;International | &nbsp;&nbsp;639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;481 | &nbsp;&nbsp;32.7% | &nbsp;&nbsp;639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;481 | &nbsp;&nbsp;32.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2862** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2349** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**21.8%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2862** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2349** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**21.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Economic Jet Fuel Price\***<br> (USD per gallon, preliminary) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Average** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3.81** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.68** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**42.2%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3.81** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.68** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**42.2%** |

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*The information included in this report has not been audited and does not provide information on the company's future performance. Volaris' future performance depends on many factors. It cannot be inferred that any period's performance or its comparison year over year will indicate a similar performance in the future.*

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**About Volaris:**

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to more than 200 and its fleet from 4 to 118 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 550 daily flight segments on routes that connect 43 cities in Mexico and 28 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with one of the youngest fleets in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for thirteen consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.volaris.com.

**Investor Relations Contact**

Ricardo Martínez / ir@volaris.com

**Media Contact**

Gabriela Fernández / gabriela.fernandez@volaris.com