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As demand for travel to Panama continues to grow, Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines plans to introduce additional service between Panama and T&T. Starting July 7th, the airline will introduce two additional afternoon frequencies on Mondays and Fridays. In August, the airline will introduce a third additional afternoon frequency on Wednesdays, bringing the total number of weekly flights up to 10. The airline will use its Boeing 737-800 and smaller Boeing 737-700 fleet for these services, although this can be adjusted based on demand.
Panama has been a popular connection point for travellers using Copa Airlines’ extensive network at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), but the airline has also seen success with its stopover program. The stopover program allows ticketed passengers to stay in Panama for up to seven days with no additional airfare costs. According to Copa officials, many use it to shop in Panama.
While Panama may be known for shopping, Panama’s Ambassador to T&T, Diomedes Heraclio Carles Cleghorn, tells Guardian Media his country is more than just a shopping destination. With 16 free trade zones in Panama, Cleghorn is looking at the possibility of commercial partnerships. “As everybody states, when I see them is that they love the shopping, but the shopping brings other things. You could probably have a free zone here…and a partnership with the biggest companies [in Panama] that can help,” he said.
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