Update: Market Chatter: Volaris Merger With Viva Aerobus Set to Be Approved by Mexico Regulator by Year-End

12:40 PM EDT, 10/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with Viva Aerobus' reply to a request for comment in the penultimate paragraph.) Volaris' (VLRS) pending merger with Viva Aerobus is set to be approved by Mexico's antitrust body before the end of the year, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing six unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The antitrust authority, known as CNA, is expected to require the merged company, to be called Grupo Mas Vuelos, to avoid widespread layoffs and keep fares low, the report said. CNA is also expected to require the new entity to mostly maintain the airlines' current routes, the sources said. "Viva has been fully cooperating with the authorities throughout the review process and has provided all information requested," a company spokesperson told MT Newswires via email. "We remain attentive to the evaluation process and committed to working constructively with the authorities to strengthen air connectivity in Mexico and deliver greater benefits to passengers." Volaris didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 6.18, Change: -0.07, Percent Change: -1.04