Copa Holdings preliminary revenue passenger miles up 11.8%

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) reported preliminary passenger traffic statistics for October 2026. Available seat miles (ASMs), a measure of seating capacity multiplied by miles flown, were 3,125.3 million, up 11.5% from 2,803.0 million in October 2025. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs), measuring miles flown by revenue passengers, were 2,731.8 million, up 11.8% from 2,443.6 million.

The system load factor—the percentage of aircraft seating capacity utilized—was 87.4%, compared with 87.2% in October 2025, an increase of 0.2 percentage points.

Key Figures

Available seat miles: 3,125.3 million Revenue passenger miles: 2,731.8 million System load factor: 87.4%

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Available seat miles 3,125.3 million October 2026; up 11.5% from 2,803.0 million in October 2025.

Revenue passenger miles 2,731.8 million October 2026; up 11.8% from 2,443.6 million in October 2025.

System load factor 87.4% October 2026; 87.2% in October 2025, an increase of 0.2 percentage points.

Key Terms

available seat miles, revenue passenger miles, load factor

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available seat miles technical

"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

"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

"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 Copa Holdings (CPA)'s October 2026 traffic statistics?

Copa Holdings reported preliminary October 2026 capacity of 3,125.3 million available seat miles, up 11.5% from October 2025; revenue passenger miles were 2,731.8 million, up 11.8%; and load factor was 87.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from 87.2%.

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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 November 2026

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Copa Holdings, S.A.

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

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Complejo Business Park, Torre Norte

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Enclosure: Press Release - Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for October 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: 11/12/26
			By:			/s/ Peter Donkersloot
						Name: Peter Donkersloot Title: CFO

Exhibit 99.1

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for October 2026

PANAMA CITY, November 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for October 2026:

Copa Holdings (Consolidated)			October 2026			October 2025			% Change
ASM (mm) (1)			3,125.3			2,803.0			11.5		%
RPM (mm) (2)			2,731.8			2,443.6			11.8		%
Load Factor (3)			87.4		%	87.2		%	0.2		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 October 2026, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 11.5%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 11.8% compared to 2025. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.4%, 0.2 percentage points higher than in October 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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