6-K
Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
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 March 2023
Copa Holdings, S.A.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
Boulevard Costa del Este, Avenida Principal y Avenida de la Rotonda
Urbanización Costa del Este
Complejo Business Park, Torre Norte
ParqueLefevre
Panama City, Panama
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Enclosure: Press Release - COPA HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2023
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. <br>(Registrant) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: 03/10/2023 | ||
| By: | /s/ José Montero | |
| Name: José Montero<br>Title: CFO |
Exhibit 99.1
COPA HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2023
PANAMA CITY, Panama , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for February 2023:
| Operating Data | February | February | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2019 | ||
| Copa Holdings (Consolidated) | |||
| ASM (mm) ^(1)^ | 2,007.3 | 1,956.0 | 2.6 % |
| RPM (mm) ^(2)^ | 1,724.4 | 1,636.0 | 5.4 % |
| Load Factor ^(3)^ | 85.9 % | 83.6 % | 2.3p.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 numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers | |||
| 3. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized |
Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are comparing this traffic report to 2019 statistics.
Consolidated capacity (ASMs) came in 2.6% higher than in February 2019, while passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 5.4%. As a result, the load factor for the month was 85.9%, 2.3 percentage points higher than in February 2019.
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 www.copaair.com*.*
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PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Daniel Tapia – Panamá Director – Investor Relations 011 (507) 304-2774