Getting from the Baltimore area to Latin America is easier than ever thanks to Copa Airlines’ new airline service.
Panama’s national airline will add a new route map pin at Baltimore/Washington’s Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) on June 28. The airline will launch a four-weekly service to Panama City on a Boeing 737-800 jet.
The airline will operate flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Copa is based in Panama City and the airline markets its gateway there as “The Center of the Americas,” as it offers service to 79 destinations in 32 countries. Passengers arriving from Baltimore can connect to more than 55 cities in Latin America through Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
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Copa operations at PTY are heavily banked, and the airline’s schedule is designed to maximize the number of connecting itineraries an airline can sell.
In fact, the Panama City airport recently received a major upgrade with the opening of a new Terminal 2, bringing a more modern passenger experience to what was once an aging facility.
The airport now has floor-to-ceiling windows, plenty of seating with easy access to electrical outlets, and more franchises opening soon. Copa even opened a brand new lounge, named Copa Club, in the new Terminal 2. It has seating for 420 passengers, as well as shower suites, workstations, and an outdoor terrace with a bar.
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About the in-flight experience, Copa exclusively flies Boeing 737 . jet, but it has a number of different cabin configurations based on the 737 variant. Flights to Baltimore (the 737-800) have spacious business class seats, economy class seats with extra legroom, and economy class seats. standard. (Copa .’s new 737 MAX jet There is a bed in the front cabin.)
For journeys to Central America, flying on the Copa can be a comfortable one, although doing many long flights on a single-aisle jet can start to feel claustrophobic after a while. Note that Copa does not offer Wi-Fi connectivity on any of its aircraft.
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Copa Airlines is a member of Star AllianceAnd you can earn and redeem miles with any partner airline. People have Star Alliance Gold Status can enjoy additional perks, such as lounge access and priority boarding, when flying with Copa.
Adding Baltimore brings Copa’s impressive list of US destinations to 14. The airline flies from Panama City to nearby Dulles International Airport (IAD), as well as the following 12 US airports. :
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
- Denver International Airport (DEN).
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Miami International Airport (MIA).
- O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Orlando International Airport (MCO).
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Paul Wiedefeld, acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, said: “This new partnership with Copa Airlines will generate enormous economic and cultural benefits, while providing customers in the region. here and across Latin America greater access to Maryland hospitality.”
