Copa Holdings reported a 15.7% increase in available seat miles (ASMs) and a 17.1% increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in September 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, with a load factor of 87.9%.
Why it matters. Airline passengers and investors are affected by these figures, as they indicate strong demand and operational efficiency.
ASM (mm) <sup>(1)</sup> | 3,041.0
the system load factor for the month was 87.9%, 1.1 percentage points higher than in September 2025.
**Load Factor** <sup>(3)</sup> | **87.9%**
RPM (mm) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2,674.4
system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 17.1%
Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 15.7%
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for September 2026:
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.
