Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports in January 2025 a Passenger Traffic Increase of 5.4% Compared to 2024
Rhea-AI Summary
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) reported a 5.4% increase in total terminal passenger traffic for January 2025 compared to January 2024. The company's 12 Mexican airports saw a 6.3% increase in passenger traffic, with notable growth at major hubs: Guadalajara (+9.9%), Tijuana (+5.2%), Puerto Vallarta (+1.9%), and Los Cabos (+0.6%).
Domestic passenger traffic rose by 7.5% to 2,899,100 passengers, while international traffic increased by 2.9% to 2,747,000 passengers. The company's seats available increased by 2.3%, and load factors improved from 81.4% to 83.9%. However, Montego Bay airport experienced a 7.3% decrease in passenger traffic.
Alaska Airlines launched new routes connecting Puerto Vallarta to New York (JFK), Sacramento, Kansas City, and St. Louis, as well as Los Cabos to Sacramento.
Positive
- Total passenger traffic increased 5.4% year-over-year
- Domestic passenger traffic grew 7.5%
- International passenger traffic rose 2.9%
- Load factors improved from 81.4% to 83.9%
- Five new routes launched by Alaska Airlines
Negative
- Montego Bay airport traffic decreased 7.3%
- Mexicali airport traffic declined 9.6%
News Market Reaction – PAC
On the day this news was published, PAC gained 3.15%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for January 2025, compared with January 2024.
For January 2025, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by
| Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands): | |||||
| Airport | Jan-24 | Jan-25 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 911.7 | 1,006.2 | |||
| Tijuana* | 678.8 | 702.1 | |||
| Puerto Vallarta | 201.1 | 229.5 | |||
| Los Cabos | 221.4 | 232.2 | |||
| Montego Bay | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | ||
| Guanajuato | 174.0 | 176.8 | |||
| Hermosillo | 152.2 | 169.3 | |||
| Kingston | 0.1 | 0.0 | ( | ||
| Morelia | 56.2 | 65.2 | |||
| Mexicali | 110.8 | 100.2 | ( | ||
| La Paz | 88.5 | 96.6 | |||
| Aguascalientes | 46.8 | 51.9 | |||
| Los Mochis | 44.0 | 57.0 | |||
| Manzanillo | 11.9 | 12.0 | |||
| Total | 2,697.5 | 2,899.1 | 7.5% | ||
| International Terminal Passengers (in thousands): | |||||
| Airport | Jan-24 | Jan-25 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 550.4 | 600.8 | |||
| Tijuana* | 349.6 | 380.0 | |||
| Puerto Vallarta | 498.8 | 483.8 | ( | ||
| Los Cabos | 433.6 | 426.7 | ( | ||
| Montego Bay | 491.9 | 456.2 | ( | ||
| Guanajuato | 89.6 | 107.4 | |||
| Hermosillo | 9.0 | 8.5 | ( | ||
| Kingston | 148.3 | 167.0 | |||
| Morelia | 55.8 | 67.8 | |||
| Mexicali | 0.6 | 0.5 | ( | ||
| La Paz | 0.9 | 2.7 | |||
| Aguascalientes | 26.4 | 29.1 | |||
| Los Mochis | 0.8 | 0.8 | |||
| Manzanillo | 12.9 | 15.6 | |||
| Total | 2,668.6 | 2,747.0 | 2.9% | ||
| Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands): | |||||
| Airport | Jan-24 | Jan-25 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 1,462.1 | 1,607.1 | |||
| Tijuana* | 1,028.4 | 1,082.1 | |||
| Puerto Vallarta | 699.8 | 713.3 | |||
| Los Cabos | 655.0 | 658.9 | |||
| Montego Bay | 491.9 | 456.2 | ( | ||
| Guanajuato | 263.6 | 284.3 | |||
| Hermosillo | 161.2 | 177.8 | |||
| Kingston | 148.4 | 167.0 | |||
| Morelia | 112.1 | 133.1 | |||
| Mexicali | 111.4 | 100.7 | ( | ||
| La Paz | 89.4 | 99.4 | |||
| Aguascalientes | 73.2 | 81.0 | |||
| Los Mochis | 44.8 | 57.8 | |||
| Manzanillo | 24.8 | 27.6 | |||
| Total | 5,366.1 | 5,646.1 | 5.2% | ||
| *Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international. | |||||
| CBX users (in thousands): | |||||
| Airport | Jan-24 | Jan-25 | % Change | ||
| Tijuana | 347.5 | 373.2 | |||
Highlights for the month:
- Seats and load factors: The seats available during January 2025 increased by
2.3% , compared to January 2024. The load factors for the month went from81.4% in January 2024 to83.9% in January 2025.
- New routes:
- Puerto Vallarta – New York (JFK): Alaska Airlines
- Puerto Vallarta – Sacramento: Alaska Airlines
- Puerto Vallarta – Kansas City: Alaska Airlines
- Puerto Vallarta – St. Louis: Alaska Airlines
- Los Cabos – Sacramento: Alaska Airlines
Company Description
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali, and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”. In April 2015, GAP acquired
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In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Article 42 of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores”, GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party responsible for collecting these complaints, is 800 04 ETICA (38422) or WhatsApp +52 55 6538 5504. The website is www.lineadedenunciagap.com or by email at denuncia@lineadedenunciagap.com. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.
| Alejandra Soto, Investor Relations and Social Responsibility Officer | asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx |
| Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations | gmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx/+52 33 3880 1100 ext. 20294 |
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