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Connecting the Americas through Panama's Hub of the Americas.
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Panama City, Panama
Alliance
Star Alliance
Copa Airlines is Panama's flag carrier and one of Latin America's leading airlines, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. Founded in 1947, the airline has grown from a small domestic carrier into a major regional network airline with one of the most punctual records in the industry.
Copa operates primarily from Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, strategically positioned as the 'Hub of the Americas,' allowing efficient connections between destinations across the Western Hemisphere. The airline became a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Copa Airlines joined Star Alliance in 2012, further expanding its global connectivity. The airline has consistently ranked among the most on-time carriers in Latin America and has received numerous awards for punctuality and service quality from aviation research firms such as OAG and Cirium.
Hubs & network
Copa Airlines operates its primary hub at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama.
Fleet
Copa Airlines operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 737 Next Generation (737-700 and 737-800) aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Copa Airlines was founded on June 21, 1947, originally as a partnership with Pan American World Airways.
- ›Tocumen International Airport is marketed as the 'Hub of the Americas' due to its central geographic location.
- ›Copa Holdings, S.A. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'CPA'.
- ›Copa Airlines joined Star Alliance on June 21, 2012.
- ›The airline has repeatedly earned recognition as one of the most punctual airlines in Latin America.
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