Copa Holdings preliminary Sept. 2026 traffic up 17.1%

Capacity increased 15.7% and passenger traffic increased 17.1% year over year; load factor was 1.1 percentage points higher than September 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) reported preliminary passenger traffic statistics for September 2026. Available seat miles totaled 3,041.0 million, and revenue passenger miles totaled 2,674.4 million. System load factor was 87.9%.

Filing Explained

Compared with September 2025, September 2026 available seat miles increased 15.7%, revenue passenger miles increased 17.1%, and load factor rose 1.1 percentage points to 87.9%.

Key Figures

Available seat miles: 3,041.0 million Available seat miles change: 15.7% Revenue passenger miles: 2,674.4 million +3 more

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Available seat miles 3,041.0 million September 2026

Available seat miles change 15.7% Increase compared with September 2025

Revenue passenger miles 2,674.4 million September 2026

Revenue passenger miles change 17.1% Increase compared with September 2025

System load factor 87.9% September 2026

System load factor change 1.1 percentage points Higher than September 2025

Key Terms

Available seat miles, Revenue passenger miles, Load factor

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Available seat miles technical

"represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown"

Available seat miles measure the total capacity of an airline to carry passengers, calculated by multiplying the number of seats available on all flights by the distance those flights cover. It indicates how much space an airline has to generate revenue from passenger travel. For investors, higher available seat miles generally suggest a larger operation and potential for increased earnings.

Revenue passenger miles technical

"represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers"

Revenue passenger miles measure the total distance traveled by paying passengers on a transportation service, calculated by multiplying the number of paying passengers by the miles they travel. It shows how much revenue-generating activity a transportation company is doing, helping investors assess how well the company is attracting and serving passengers. Higher revenue passenger miles typically indicate stronger demand and better financial performance.

Load factor technical

"represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized"

Load factor is a measure of how efficiently a transportation service, such as a plane, train, or bus, fills its available seats or space over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the actual number of passengers or usage by the total available capacity. A higher load factor indicates better utilization, which can lead to more profitable operations and is important for investors assessing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies.

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What were CPA’s September 2026 traffic figures?

Copa Holdings reported 3,041.0 million available seat miles and 2,674.4 million revenue passenger miles for September 2026. These increased 15.7% and 17.1%, respectively, compared with September 2025.

What was CPA’s September 2026 load factor?

Copa Holdings’ system load factor was 87.9% in September 2026, 1.1 percentage points higher than in September 2025.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Report on Form 6-K dated for the month of October 2026

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Copa Holdings, S.A.

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Boulevard Costa del Este, Avenida Principal y Avenida de la Rotonda

Urbanización Costa del Este

Complejo Business Park, Torre Norte

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Panama City, Panama

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Enclosure: Press Release - Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for September 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

			Copa Holdings, S.A. (Registrant)
Date: 10/8/26
			By:			/s/ Peter Donkersloot
						Name: Peter Donkersloot Title: CFO

Exhibit 99.1

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for September 2026

PANAMA CITY, October 8, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for September 2026:

Copa Holdings (Consolidated)			September 2026			September 2025			% Change
ASM (mm) (1)			3,041.0			2,628.2			15.7		%
RPM (mm) (2)			2,674.4			2,283.1			17.1		%
Load Factor (3)			87.9		%	86.9		%	1.1		p.p.

1.Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown.

2.Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers

3.Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized

For September 2026, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 15.7%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 17.1% compared to 2025. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.9%, 1.1 percentage points higher than in September 2025.

Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. For more information, visit ir.copaair.com.

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Investor Relations

investor.relations@copaair.com

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