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Copa Airlines Reports an On-Time Performance of 92.31% for First Quarter 2006

Posted on: Monday, 17 April 2006, 15:00 CDT

PANAMA CITY, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Copa Airlines today reported an on-time performance of 92.31 percent for first quarter 2006, one of the best in the airline industry worldwide. In addition, during this same period, the airline's operational completion rate was 99.7 percent, including both Panama and the other destinations where Copa flies.

"Because our passengers' time is very valuable, we strive to reach the highest levels of on-time performance and flight completion," said Jorge Garcia Icaza, Commercial Vice President, Copa Airlines. "Our high on-time performance levels are a product of the efficient functioning of our Hub of the Americas in Panama City, Panama; our modern fleet; our well-coordinated operations, and above all, a staff dedicated to providing our customers a world-class service."

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. , is one of the leading passenger airlines in Latin America. Operating from its strategic location at the Hub of the Americas in the Republic of Panama, Copa currently offers approximately 92 daily scheduled flights to 30 destinations in 20 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa provides passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other international destinations through codeshare agreements with Continental Airlines and other airlines. Copa and Continental also share a strategic alliance partnership that includes joint participation in Continental's award- winning frequent flyer program, OnePass. Copa Airlines offers nonstop service to Panama City from four U.S. cities: daily from New York City, twice daily from Miami, daily from Los Angeles, and four times a week from Orlando. For more company information, visit http://www.copaair.com/ .

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Copa Airlines

CONTACT: Paola Valdes, Panama, +011-507-304-2927, or Michelle Mayorga,U.S., +1-210-266-2926, both for Copa Airlines

Web site: http://www.copaair.com/


Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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