Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines, reported a halving of its profit in the second quarter of 2026, but the Panama-based carrier maintained its position as the primary airline link between Jamaica and Latin America. The quarter reflected “the resilience of the company’s business model and disciplined execution amid a significantly higher jet fuel price environment”, the company stated in its earnings filing.

Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines, reported a halving of its profit in the second quarter of 2026, but the Panama-based carrier maintained its position as the…

Panama’s Copa Holdings saw second-quarter net profit fall to US$68.2 million, down about 54%, as jet fuel costs more than doubled — even as revenue jumped 25.7%.