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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 FEBRUARY, 2007
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COPA HOLDINGS, S.A.
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
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Boulevard Costa del Este, Avenida Principal y Avenida de la Rotonda
Urbanizacion Costa del Este
Complejo Business Park, Torre Norte
Parque Lefevre
Panama City, Panama
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
(Indicate by check whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes [ ] No [X]
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b);82- )
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Enclosure: Press Release - COPA AIRLINES SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SKYTEAM TO JOIN
ALLIANCE AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER
COPA AIRLINES SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SKYTEAM TO JOIN ALLIANCE
AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER
AGREEMENT IS A FORMAL STEP IN THE ALLIANCE'S ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROCESS
PANAMA CITY, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Copa Airlines, subsidiary of
Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today announced it has signed a formal agreement
with the SkyTeam global airline alliance, confirming Copa is on track to join
the alliance as an Associate member. The agreement is a formal step forward in
Copa's ongoing membership process, which will culminate in the airline becoming
an Associate member later this year. Today's signing marks Copa Airlines' entry
into a very select group of Latin American carriers who participate in, or are
associated with, a global airline alliance.
As a SkyTeam Associate, Copa Airlines will work with SkyTeam partners to
implement all necessary alliance standards and requirements. Upon completion of
this task, Copa Airlines will receive formal approval from the SkyTeam Governing
Board, becoming an official SkyTeam Associate member.
Once in SkyTeam, Copa Airlines' passengers will have access to a wide
variety of additional perks and benefits. Passengers will be able to earn the
miles of their choice on any SkyTeam flight and use their miles for reward
travel to over 500 travel destinations worldwide on any SkyTeam partner. They
will also have access to SkyTeam VIP lounges where applicable. Additionally,
with a single check-in process, Copa passengers will have access to a vast
network of global flights, more fare options, seamless connectivity between
carriers, and unified customer service under the SkyTeam banner.
"Copa's growth will be enhanced by its association with SkyTeam, which will
allow more travelers to easily access and take advantage of our extensive
intra-Latin American network," said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines. "We
look forward to extending the SkyTeam brand in Latin America, while our
passengers benefit from greater access to global destinations and seamless
travel on SkyTeam partner airlines."
Jorge Garcia, Commercial VP, Copa Airlines, hosted the signing ceremony in
Panama City to recognize the occasion, which was attended by SkyTeam
representatives from Continental Airlines and Air France.
About Copa Airlines
With a fleet of 30 aircraft, Copa Airlines currently offers approximately
110 daily scheduled flights to 36 destinations in 21 countries in North, Central
and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa Airlines provides
passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other international
destinations through codeshare agreements with Continental Airlines and other
airlines. Visit Copa Airlines on the Web at: http://www.copaair.com .
About SkyTeam
SkyTeam is the global airline alliance partnering ten members, including
Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, Czech
Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air and Northwest
Airlines. Through one of the world's most extensive hub networks, SkyTeam offers
its approximately 373 million annual passengers a worldwide system of nearly
15,000 daily flights covering all major destinations. Visit SkyTeam on the Web
at http://www.skyteam.com . CPA-G
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.
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(Registrant)
Date: 02/02/2007
By: /s/ Victor Vial
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Name: Victor Vial
Title: CFO