Tuesday, November 16, 2010

COPA and AEROPERLAS

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

COPA evaluates new front for connection to Bocas [and DAVID]

OPPORTUNITY. Connect to Bocas del Toro to Tocumen would be a winning move.
ALEX E. HERNANDEZ
aehernandez@prensa.com
Copa Airlines has left open a second front of negotiations so that their passengers can catch a flight to Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui from Tocumen airport.

Until recently, Copa negotiations had taken place only with Air Panama, a company proposing to share code and make the crossing.

But the Panamanian airline flies to over 45 destinations expanded its radar and their representatives now hold meetings with executives Aeroperlas (Taca property) in order to explore a possible agreement in the event that no negotiations with Air Panama thrive.

While maintaining a strong competition in the region, Copa and Taca can now find a common ground and share code after the two companies will formally join the Star Alliance network.

Cup and the Government are convinced of the potential would be given to Panama as a tourist destination if you make direct connections from Tocumen to two of the most visited regions of the country.

The company asked the State 15 improvements in the terminal to fly to Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui and 13 have already been fulfilled, as the installation of X-ray machines for baggage screening. Failure to build a perimeter fence to prevent access of people to the runways.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Luxury brands like landing in Tocumen

TAKEN FROM THE LA PRENSA

Luxury brands like landing in Tocumen


MOTION. This year it is expected that nearly 5 million passengers go through airport Tocumen.

Alex e.Hernandez
aehernandez@prensa.com
Carolina Herrera, Mont Blanc, Cartier, Prada, Armani and Victoria's Secret, are some of the brands that have shown interest to settle in the Tocumen International Airport.

With the construction of the North Pier, which increased by 50% the capacity of this terminal with 12 gates, will be enabled 15 thousand square meters for commercial use or installation of a new duty free.

Juan Carlos Pino, manager of Tocumen SA, said in January will begin to negotiate with the companies distributing these brands and is not currently available in the terminal.

Pino said that not a single operator to deliver the new duty free as in the past, but separately negotiated 15 stores to be enabled for not offering his opinion "over the same."

In addition to stores selling clothing and accessories also add to the administration will seek commercial offer Tocumen a beauty salon, shop for golf equipment and a spa. National Geographic has also expressed interest in the terminal to install one of his "museum store", of which there are only five outside the United States, whereas London and Taiwan.

Sign Up For Direct Flights / Favor de rellenar este formulario para vuelos directos.

Please also contact / Favor de contactar a: