# Volaris and Viva Aerobus merger

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volaris-and-viva-aerobus-merger
> Updated: 2026-10-21T20:17:29.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris and Viva Aerobus have announced a merger at the holding level to form a new corporate entity, Grupo Mas Vuelos. While the airlines intend to maintain their independent commercial brands and operations, the merger is expected to create a dominant aviation consortium.

Estimates suggest the new entity could control between 70 and 74 percent of the domestic passenger market, potentially creating a duopoly alongside Aeroméxico. This concentration has drawn attention from the Mexican National Antitrust Commission (CNA), which is expected to review the transaction. Regulatory focus is anticipated to center on consumer protection, such as mandatory tariff controls to preserve the low-cost model, as well as labor stability and the maintenance of existing flight routes to ensure connectivity.

Aeroméxico CEO Andrés Conesa has expressed concerns regarding the merger, arguing that it could lead to significant market concentration. Conesa noted that antitrust authorities previously required Aeroméxico and Mexicana de Aviación to be sold separately to prevent similar monopolies. The CNA is expected to issue a ruling on the Viva-Volaris merger before the end of the year.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Aeroméxico CEO discusses market competition and Caracas route

Aeroméxico CEO Andrés Conesa cautioned against the potential Viva-Volaris merger due to market concentration concerns and announced plans to resume Mexico City-Caracas flights in early 2027.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeromxico-ceo-discusses-market-competition-and-caracas-route

### 2026-10-19: Mexican airlines Volaris and Viva Aerobus announce merger

Volaris and Viva Aerobus are merging into a new holding company, Grupo Más Vuelos, while Aeroméxico reports a 58% drop in third-quarter net profit due to rising jet fuel costs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-airlines-volaris-and-viva-aerobus-announce-merger

### 2026-10-13: Volaris and Viva Aerobus merger to create Grupo Mas Vuelos

Volaris and Viva Aerobus are set to merge into Grupo Mas Vuelos, potentially controlling 74% of Mexico's domestic air traffic under new regulatory oversight.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volaris-and-viva-aerobus-merger-to-create-grupo-mas-vuelos

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