Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. has released its operational results for January 2026, revealing varied trends in passenger traffic and capacity. The airline transported a total of 2,053,000 passengers during this month, marking a 1.8% decline compared to January 2025.
Aeroméxico’s January 2026 Traffic Performance Results
While overall passenger numbers decreased, there was an increase in international travel, and domestic travel saw a decline. Below are the details of Aeroméxico’s traffic performance:
- Total Passengers: 2,053,000 (down 1.8% year-over-year)
- Domestic Passengers: 1,298,000 (down 4.2%)
- International Passengers: 755,000 (up 2.7%)
Capacity and Demand Analysis
Aeroméxico’s available seat miles (ASMs) also decreased by 2.3%, indicating a reduction in capacity. The breakdown is as follows:
- Total ASMs: 3,003 million (down 2.3% from January 2025)
- Domestic ASMs: 892 million (down 3.6%)
- International ASMs: 2,111 million (down 1.7%)
Despite the decline in capacity, demand, assessed through revenue passenger miles (RPMs), saw a slight overall increase of 1.1%. The demand details are outlined below:
- Total RPMs: 2,614 million (up 1.1% year-over-year)
- Domestic RPMs: 740 million (down 5.0%)
- International RPMs: 1,874 million (up 3.8%)
Load Factor Insights
Aeroméxico’s load factor, which reflects the efficiency of passenger carrying, reached 87.0%, improving by 2.9 percentage points compared to the prior year. The segment specifics are noted below:
- Domestic Load Factor: 83.0% (down 1.2 percentage points)
- International Load Factor: 88.8% (up 4.7 percentage points)
CEO’s Statement on Performance
Andrés Conesa, the Chief Executive Officer of Aeroméxico, expressed optimism regarding the airline’s performance. He stated that the results reflect the recovery trend established in previous months. Following external challenges that affected demand in early 2025, the airline took decisive measures to adjust its capacity strategically.
Conesa highlighted the airline’s strong load factors in January and emphasized the expectation for capacity growth to resume in the upcoming quarter. The airline aims to continue its balanced and sustainable growth approach.
Conclusion
As Aeroméxico navigates through early 2026, the company maintains focus on disciplined execution and adapting its strategy for growth. These January traffic results are foundational as the airline prepares for future opportunities.
