🌐✈️ Copa Airlines Boosts Flights Between Manta and Panama City
🚀 Expansion of Service
Copa Airlines, the Panamanian airline, has increased its flights between Manta, Manabí, and Panama City from three to four times a week. The route now operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays for both outbound and return flights, previously only available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
📈 Passenger Growth
Between June 27 and December 31, Copa transported 17,500 passengers on this route, accounting for 46% of the expected passenger volume during these months. The flights maintained an average occupancy rate of 80%, prompting the increase in frequency.
✈️ Connectivity Through Panama Hub
Passengers flying through Copa's hub in Panama can connect to 85 destinations across 32 countries throughout the Americas. Starting in June, Copa plans to add three new international destinations from Panama: Tulúm (Mexico), Raleigh (USA), and Florianópolis (Brazil).
🛄 Seamless Travel Experience
Passengers' luggage is checked through to their final destination, and they have the option to plan a stopover in Panama as part of their journey at no extra cost, only paying the airport tax.
🌍 Operations in Ecuador
In addition to the Manta route, Copa operates 35 weekly frequencies between Guayaquil and Panama City, 28 weekly frequencies between Quito and Panama City, and an additional seasonal flight from Guayaquil.
✈️ Growth Projection
In 2023, Copa transported 950,000 passengers to and from Ecuador, marking a growth of over 10% compared to 2022. The airline expects similar results for this year, with an average flight occupancy of 87% in Ecuador during 2023.
Copa Airlines expansion of flights between Manta and Panama City reflects its commitment to enhancing connectivity and facilitating travel between Ecuador and international destinations.
Have you ever flown with Copa Airlines? What opportunities do you see in this increased connectivity between Manta and Panama City?
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