- by travelandtourworld
- 17 Aug 2025
Mexico’s aviation industry has seen a strong performance in the first seven months of 2025, as the country’s leading airlines—Aeroméxico, Viva, and Volaris—reported a collective increase in passenger traffic. A total of 44.5 million passengers were transported by these carriers, representing a 4.62% growth compared to the same period in 2024, when the number stood at 42.56 million. This growth highlights the recovery of the Mexican aviation sector, which has been bolstered by both strong domestic demand and growing international travel.
In particular, Viva increased its domestic capacity by 8.5% and boosted its international capacity by 17.5% in July. This strategic capacity expansion allowed Viva to further solidify its position as a leader in both domestic and international travel. While its domestic routes posted a robust load factor of 89.6%, its international routes saw a slightly lower figure of 83.8%, showing room for improvement in its long-haul operations.
However, there are still several challenges ahead. The aviation industry continues to face external pressures such as fluctuating fuel prices, geopolitical factors, and ongoing operational disruptions. These challenges will likely affect all players in the market, and the ability to maintain growth will depend on how effectively these airlines can manage these external factors.
Now California joins New York, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, and North Carolina has been significantly impacted by the downturn of tourism brought about due to a combination of factors. International and domestic visitors now have to deal with rising travel costs and skyrocketing airfare and accommodation prices. Further, safety concerns, negative perceptions, and traveling to the US are costs in and of themselves. Strict immigration policies are making it more difficult for foreign visitors to acquire travel visas which, compounded with the long-standing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, are fundamentally altering travel behavior and the public’s overall perception of travel. These realities have led to a marked decline in most tourism hot spots.
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