Copa Airlines is the national carrier of Panama, headquartered in Panama City, with its main hub at Tocumen International Airport. The airline is a member of Star Alliance and also operates as the owner of the Colombian airline Wingo (formerly Copa Airlines Colombia/AeroRepública).
Cabin Classes
Business Class:
- Available on all Copa Airlines aircraft
- Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling
- Access to Copa/United Club and other Star Alliance lounges
- In-flight services include pre-departure drinks, multi-course meals, pillows, and blankets (depending on flight type and duration)
- Seats: reclinable leather with footrests and adjustable headrests, or lie-flat beds on 737 MAX fleet
- Equipped with USB ports, AVOD screens, large tray tables, and 120V power outlets
- On long-haul flights (>6 hours): amenity kits and bottled water
- Bonus miles for ConnectMiles members
Economy Class:
- Seats available on all aircraft, featuring adjustable headrests
- New 737-800s: personal AVOD screens (5-inch / 13 cm touchscreen)
- Older 737-800s: overhead flip-down screens
- Radio with 12 music channels
- Complimentary food and snacks on domestic and short international flights; full meals on medium and long-haul international flights
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages on all flights
Frequent Flyer Program
ConnectMiles is Copa Airlines’ loyalty program, allowing passengers to earn miles on Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and other Star Alliance carriers.
- Premier status benefits include priority check-in, priority boarding, complimentary upgrades, and discounted lounge access (Copa Club/United Club)
- Replaced the OnePass program after the Continental-United merger; integrated with MileagePlus in 2012
Baggage Allowance
- Allowance depends on flight date, origin, destination, fare class, and PreferMember status
- Tickets purchased directly from Copa (website, call center, sales offices, airports) may offer baggage fee discounts
- Each passenger’s baggage allowance is non-transferable
- Extra or oversized baggage is subject to space availability and applicable fees
- Special items may require a signed declaration
- Oversized or irregular items are restricted on flights to/from Cuba, Ecuador, and El Salvador
- Separate reservations may require re-checking baggage at connecting airports
Important Notes:
- Carry-on exceeding the allowance may be checked and charged as extra baggage
- Baggage fees are subject to taxes imposed by the country of origin
