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- **Record Margins**: Q3 operating margin 23.2%, highest in company history, up 2.9pts YoY.
- **Fleet Expansion**: 132 aircraft by end-2026, 11-13% ASM growth in 2026 driven by 50% new aircraft, 40% frequency additions.
- **Financial Strength**: $1.3B cash, 0.7x net debt/EBITDA, 40% dividend payout policy maintained.
- **Demand Resilience**: 88% load factor, 30% YoY loyalty program growth, Brazil recovery underway.
- **Cost Discipline**: CASM ex-fuel down 0.8%, CASM down 2.7%, CASM ex-fuel 2026 guidance $0.057-0.058.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reported Q3 2025 operating margin of 23.2%, up 2.9 percentage points YoY, driven by cost discipline and strong demand. 
- Capacity (ASMs) increased 5.8% YoY, load factor rose 1.8pts to 88%, CASM ex-fuel down 0.8% to $0.056.
- Fleet expanded to 123 aircraft, with 124 expected by year-end and 132 by end-2026. New routes added to Salta, Los Cabos, and Salvador.
- Operational excellence maintained with 89.7% on-time performance and 99.8% flight completion rate.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net profit $173M ($4.20/sh) vs $146M ($3.50/sh) Q3'24, +18%/+20%. Operating income up 22.2% YoY to $212M.
- CASM down 2.7% to $0.085, CASM ex-fuel $0.056 (down 0.8%), benefiting from lower fuel costs and engine exchange gains.
- Balance sheet strong with $1.3B cash, $600M in aircraft pre-delivery deposits, and 45 unencumbered aircraft.
- 2025 guidance narrowed to 22-23% operating margin, 8% capacity growth. 2026 forecast: 11-13% ASM growth, CASM ex-fuel $0.057-0.058.
- Q4 dividend of $1.61/sh declared, part of 40% of prior year net income policy.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Loyalty Program Growth**: 30% YoY growth in non-air partnerships, maturing program expected to continue moderate expansion.
- **2026 Capacity Breakdown**: 50% from new aircraft, 40% from frequency additions, 10% new destinations.
- **Unit Revenue Outlook**: Minimal pressure despite 11-13% ASM growth, focused on high-demand routes (>90% load factor).
- **Competition**: Healthy demand across Latin America, Brazil recovery underway, Argentina capacity stabilization.
- **Fuel Hedging**: No change to non-hedging strategy, monitoring crack spread developments.
- **Share Buybacks**: $200M program remains open, half executed; prioritizing fleet investment over buybacks.
- **Hub Expansion**: Panama airport terminal expansion underway, supporting long-term growth without capacity constraints.

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