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 the month of January 2022, which includes comparisons with the 2019 and 2021 figures to facilitate the reading and understanding of the passenger traffic trend.

For January 2022, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by 2.3%, compared to the same period of 2019. Tijuana and Los Cabos airports presented an increase in passenger traffic of 28.9% and 6.3%, respectively, while the Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports presented a decrease of 11.8% and 7.3%, respectively.

Passenger traffic 2022 compared to 2019 figures

Domestic Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-19 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 803.2 737.5 (8.2%)
Tijuana* 455.3 592.8 30.2%
Los Cabos 134.5 170.5 26.7%
Puerto Vallarta 122.4 162.2 32.5%
Montego Bay 0.6 0.0 (100.0%)
Guanajuato 163.4 128.4 (21.4%)
Hermosillo 126.2 122.5 (2.9%)
Mexicali 92.3 99.5 7.8%
Morelia 38.6 51.4 33.1%
Kingston 0.0 0.1 N/A
La Paz 72.2 74.7 3.5%
Aguascalientes 46.8 50.3 7.5%
Los Mochis 28.3 30.9 9.4%
Manzanillo 8.9 7.8 (12.4%)
Total 2,092.7 2,228.6 6.5%

International Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-19 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 382.1 361.7 (5.3%)
Tijuana* 259.3 328.6 26.7%
Los Cabos 325.6 318.8 (2.1%)
Puerto Vallarta 409.1 306.8 (25.0%)
Montego Bay 439.2 267.3 (39.1%)
Guanajuato 66.1 67.8 2.6%
Hermosillo 6.6 6.7 1.4%
Mexicali 0.5 0.3 (32.4%)
Morelia 37.5 44.3 18.1%
Kingston 0.0 91.1 N/A
La Paz 1.0 2.3 127.8%
Aguascalientes 17.6 18.8 6.6%
Los Mochis 0.7 0.6 (7.9%)
Manzanillo 11.3 8.8 (22.5%)
Total 1,956.7 1,824.0 (6.8%)

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.

Total Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-19 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 1,185.3 1,099.2 (7.3%)
Tijuana* 714.6 921.4 28.9%
Los Cabos 460.2 489.2 6.3%
Puerto Vallarta 531.5 468.9 (11.8%)
Montego Bay 439.8 267.3 (39.2%)
Guanajuato 229.4 196.2 (14.5%)
Hermosillo 132.8 129.3 (2.7%)
Mexicali 92.7 99.8 7.6%
Morelia 76.2 95.7 25.7%
Kingston 0.0 91.2 N/A
La Paz 73.2 77.0 5.3%
Aguascalientes 64.5 69.1 7.2%
Los Mochis 28.9 31.5 8.9%
Manzanillo 20.2 16.6 (18.1%)
Total 4,049.4 4,052.6 0.1%

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.

CBX Users (in thousands):

Airport Jan-19 Jan-22 % Change
Tijuana 255.5 327.0 28.0%

The Company took control of the Kingston airport on October 10, 2019, therefore there are no comparative figures from January 1st to October 9, 2019.

Passenger traffic 2022 compared to 2021 figures

Domestic Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-21 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 526.7 737.5 40.0%
Tijuana* 468.6 592.8 26.5%
Los Cabos 121.6 170.5 40.2%
Puerto Vallarta 95.6 162.2 69.6%
Montego Bay 0.0 0.0 N/A
Guanajuato 99.4 128.4 29.2%
Hermosillo 80.1 122.5 53.0%
Mexicali 68.7 99.5 44.9%
Morelia 41.2 51.4 24.7%
Kingston 0.1 0.1 12.5%
La Paz 57.7 74.7 29.4%
Aguascalientes 34.7 50.3 45.0%
Los Mochis 24.9 30.9 24.3%
Manzanillo 5.8 7.8 34.9%
Total 1,625.0 2,228.6 37.1%

International Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-21 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 262.5 361.7 37.8%
Tijuana* 154.0 328.6 113.4%
Los Cabos 172.0 318.8 85.3%
Puerto Vallarta 123.9 306.8 147.7%
Montego Bay 99.7 267.3 168.2%
Guanajuato 39.3 67.8 72.3%
Hermosillo 7.0 6.7 (4.1%)
Mexicali 0.2 0.3 48.1%
Morelia 34.4 44.3 28.8%
Kingston 48.7 91.1 87.3%
La Paz 1.3 2.3 81.3%
Aguascalientes 16.0 18.8 17.8%
Los Mochis 0.6 0.6 12.2%
Manzanillo 3.4 8.8 159.6%
Total 962.9 1,824.0 89.4%
       

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.

Total Terminal Passengers – 14 airports (in thousands):

Airport Jan-21 Jan-22 % Change
Guadalajara 789.2 1,099.2 39.3%
Tijuana* 622.5 921.4 48.0%
Los Cabos 293.6 489.2 66.6%
Puerto Vallarta 219.5 468.9 113.7%
Montego Bay 99.7 267.3 168.2%
Guanajuato 138.8 196.2 41.4%
Hermosillo 87.1 129.3 48.4%
Mexicali 68.9 99.8 44.9%
Morelia 75.7 95.7 26.6%
Kingston 48.7 91.2 87.3%
La Paz 59.0 77.0 30.5%
Aguascalientes 50.7 69.1 36.4%
Los Mochis 25.4 31.5 24.1%
Manzanillo 9.1 16.6 81.1%
Total 2,587.9 4,052.6 56.6%

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.

CBX Users (in thousands):

Airport Jan-21 Jan-22 % Change
Tijuana 152.7 327.0 114.1%

Highlights for the period:

  • Seats and load factors: The number of seats available during January 2022 increased by 28.6% compared to January 2021; load factors for the month went from 53.3% in January 2021 to 68.7% in January 2022.
  • New routes:
    • Los Cabos – Abbotsford (Canada): Swoop

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 100% of Desarrollo de Concessioner Aeroportuarias, S.L., which owns a majority stake in MBJ Airports Limited, a company operating Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In October 2018, GAP entered into a concession agreement for the operation of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica and took control of the operation in October 2019.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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 June involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party that is in charge of collecting these complaints, is 01 800 563 00 47. The web site is www.lineadedenuncia.com/gap. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.

IR Contacts:  
Saúl Villarreal, Chief Financial Officer svillarreal@aeropuertosgap.com.mx
Alejandra Soto, IRO and Corporate Finance Director asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx
Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations gmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx / +52-33-3880-1100 ext. 20294
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