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 October, 2016

 

 

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 Expands Travel Options with Launch of Wingo in Colombia.

 

 

 

 

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: 10/20/2016    
  By:  /s/ José Montero  
    Name: José Montero
Title: CFO
 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

Copa Holdings Expands Travel Options with Launch of Wingo in Colombia



- Wingo is a strategic response to dynamic market opportunities and a reflection of Copa Holdings' experience and strength.

- Low-cost Colombian airline Wingo, is designed for passengers who prefer a simple, no-frills, and reliable travel option.

- Wingo will begin service December 1st with flights to 16 cities in 10 countries in South, Central America and the Caribbean, operating a fleet of four Boeing 737-700 aircraft, each single class with capacity for 142 passengers.

- Tickets will be available for purchase beginning October 20th via the website Wingo.com

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA), parent company of Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia, has officially launched Wingo in Colombia. Wingo, which will begin operations on December 1st, brings a low-cost/low-price offering, with flexible amenities to the market in Colombia and the region.

Designed for travelers who prefer a simple and no-frills travel option, Wingo is a strategic response to dynamic market opportunities and a reflection of Copa Holdings' experience and strength. Wingo adds a unique business model to Copa Holdings, whose full-service airline Copa Airlines offer the best connectivity through the Hub of the Americas in Panama City.

"We are proud to launch Wingo, which diversifies and expands Copa Holdings' business and operational models, allowing us to better serve a market segment where many opportunities for growth and development still exist", said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Holdings.

Wingo will operate administratively and functionally under Copa Airlines Colombian unit, with completely autonomous structures for its commercialization, distribution systems and customer service.

The "point-to-point" business model, with a simple organizational structure and low operating costs, allows Wingo to offer low prices and convenient payment methods, as well as the option for travelers to personalize their travel experience with the amenities and services they value during their flight.

"In addition to being a low-price business model, Wingo will deliver reliable service and operations, thanks in part to the support it will receive from the Copa family. Furthermore, Copa Holdings' economies of scale and business culture will allow Wingo to control costs better", Heilbron said. "We are confident this will be a winning formula."

Catalina M Bretón, who has more than 12 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate and commercial management in the airline industry, will lead Wingo, with the goal of making it a successful and growing venture. Eduardo Lombana, current CEO of Copa Colombia, will oversee operations, administration and finance of both Copa Airlines Colombian unit and Wingo.

Wingo will begin operations initially with service to 16 cities in 10 countries, including direct flights from Bogota to Cancun, Havana, Aruba, Punta Cana, Mexico City, San Andres, Panama City, Quito and Cartagena, among others. Most of these flights were previously operated under the Copa Colombia business model. A fleet of four Boeing 737-700 aircraft, each with single class seating capacity for 142 passengers, will cover the route network.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning October 20th via the website Wingo.com or by contacting the call center available at Wingo.com. Tickets may be paid with cash at Surtimax, Éxito and Carulla supermarkets; at Efecty electronic payment stations in Colombia; and at the airports in Bogotá, Panamá and Havana up to four hours before flight departure.

Wingo´s Network: 16 cities in 10 countries

Market

Route Round Trip

Weekly Frequencies


Domestic

Barranquilla - San Andres - Barranquilla

3x


Bogota - San Andres - Bogota

3x


Cali - San Andres - Cali

5x


Cartagena - San Andres - Cartagena

5x


Bogota - Cartagena - Bogota

7x

23x

International

Bogota - Aruba - Bogota

2x


Bogota - Panama Pacifico - Bogota

6x


Cali - Panama Pacifico - Cali

2x


Medellin - Panama Pacifico - Medellin

4x


Panama Pacifico - San Jose - Panama Pacifico

5x


Bogota - Caracas - Bogota

7x


Bogota - Cancun - Bogota

5x


Bogota - Havana - Bogota

3x


Bogota - Mexico - Bogota

4x


Bogota - Punta Cana - Bogota

2x


Bogota - Quito - Bogota

4x


San Jose - Guatemala - San Jose

3x

47x







Total

70x

For more information, visit Wingo.com.

Raul Pascual – Panamá
Director – Investor Relations
+507 304-2774