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Copa Airlines announces 2011 expansion plans: more destinations, new flight frequencies and improved schedules
Source: Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines announces 2011 expansion plans: more destinations, new flight frequencies and improved schedules With the addition of three new destinations as of June 2011, the airline will serve 55 destinations in 27 countries on the American continent, with a total of 180 daily flights from the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen Airport in Panama City, Panama.
Copa Airlines will generate more than 1,000 new jobs in 2011, to include pilots, technicians, crew and management.
From left to right:
Moises Veliz, Government Relations VicePresident; Rafaél Bárcenas, General Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Panama; Pedro Heilbron, Executive President of Copa Airlines; Juan Carlos Pino, General Manager of Tocumen International Airport; Ada Romero Monico, General Director of MITRADEL; Victor Vial, CFO Copa Airlines.
PANAMA, January 20, 2011--Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. {NYSE: CPA} announced today that as of June 2011 it will increase daily flight frequencies to several countries in its extensive route network, offer more convenient schedules and begin service to three new destinations: Toronto, Canada; Porto Alegre, Brazil; and Nassau, Bahamas.
The new flights and increased frequencies reinforce Copa's major role in the development of the Panamanian economy; the ambitious expansion plan will generate direct and indirect contributions to the local economy.
"Thanks to these new destinations and the increase in frequencies from our Hub of the Americas in Panama City, Copa Airlines continues to expand its coverage and reaffirm its leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean," said Pedro Heilbron, CEO. "Copa offers flights to more international destinations than any other airline from any other hub in the region."
"The Hub of the Americas continues to be the most efficient and convenient connection point on the continent," Heilbron added. "The increase in flight frequencies will allow us to significantly improve our daily arrival and departure schedules to offer better connectivity, more flight options and more frequent connections throughout the day - in fact, up to six connections for some markets."
In 2010 Copa Airlines transported more than 5.2 million passengers via the region's most complete route network through the Hub of the Americas. The airline's on-time performance of greater than 90 percent (measured by industry standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation), puts the airline in a leadership position in Latin America and among the best in the world. The arrival of 10 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year will signal even greater growth. The airline will generate more than 1,000 jobs, including pilots, technicians, crew and management, and Copa will continue its expansion and contributions to the development of business and tourism in Panama and Latin America.
More and Better Schedules, Flight Frequencies for Business Travellers
Copa Airlines' transition as of June 15 from a four-bank operational system to six banks (groups of connecting schedules) will allow the airline to better utilize Tocumen Airport's existing infrastructure as well as offer passengers more and better scheduling options.
As of that date, the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen Airport will add to its existing flight banks (two in the morning and two in the afternoon) with a group of early-morning departures - ideal for travelers who want to arrive at their destination early in the day- and afternoon departures to take advantage of airport down time.
These operational changes also translate to significant improvements in Copa Airlines' flight schedules to major destinations on the American continent, such as New York's JFK Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., as well as to South America's principal cities.
Opportunities for connection will increase throughout Copa's extensive route network as well, resulting in shorter connecting times, giving the Panamanian airline a firm foothold as the best choice for connectivity and convenient travel schedules.
In addition to the four-times-a-week flights to its three new destinations, Toronto, Porto Alegre and Nassau, Copa will increase frequencies on the following flights:
Destinations from Panama Daily flights
In 2010 as of June 2011
Lima, Peru
4
5
Orlando, Florida
2
3
Miami, Florida
3
4
Bogota, Colombia 5 6
Santiago Chile 2 3
In operation for more than six decades, the Panamanian airline will offer a total of 180 daily flights from the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport to 55 destinations in 27 countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. The airline will continue to strengthen Panama City as a business center and tourist destination and to improve Panama's connectivity with the rest of the world.
Copa Airlines announces 2011 expansion plans: more destinations, new flight frequencies and improved schedules With the addition of three new destinations as of June 2011, the airline will serve 55 destinations in 27 countries on the American continent, with a total of 180 daily flights from the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen Airport in Panama City, Panama.
Copa Airlines will generate more than 1,000 new jobs in 2011, to include pilots, technicians, crew and management.
From left to right:
Moises Veliz, Government Relations VicePresident; Rafaél Bárcenas, General Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Panama; Pedro Heilbron, Executive President of Copa Airlines; Juan Carlos Pino, General Manager of Tocumen International Airport; Ada Romero Monico, General Director of MITRADEL; Victor Vial, CFO Copa Airlines.
PANAMA, January 20, 2011--Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. {NYSE: CPA} announced today that as of June 2011 it will increase daily flight frequencies to several countries in its extensive route network, offer more convenient schedules and begin service to three new destinations: Toronto, Canada; Porto Alegre, Brazil; and Nassau, Bahamas.
The new flights and increased frequencies reinforce Copa's major role in the development of the Panamanian economy; the ambitious expansion plan will generate direct and indirect contributions to the local economy.
"Thanks to these new destinations and the increase in frequencies from our Hub of the Americas in Panama City, Copa Airlines continues to expand its coverage and reaffirm its leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean," said Pedro Heilbron, CEO. "Copa offers flights to more international destinations than any other airline from any other hub in the region."
"The Hub of the Americas continues to be the most efficient and convenient connection point on the continent," Heilbron added. "The increase in flight frequencies will allow us to significantly improve our daily arrival and departure schedules to offer better connectivity, more flight options and more frequent connections throughout the day - in fact, up to six connections for some markets."
In 2010 Copa Airlines transported more than 5.2 million passengers via the region's most complete route network through the Hub of the Americas. The airline's on-time performance of greater than 90 percent (measured by industry standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation), puts the airline in a leadership position in Latin America and among the best in the world. The arrival of 10 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year will signal even greater growth. The airline will generate more than 1,000 jobs, including pilots, technicians, crew and management, and Copa will continue its expansion and contributions to the development of business and tourism in Panama and Latin America.
More and Better Schedules, Flight Frequencies for Business Travellers
Copa Airlines' transition as of June 15 from a four-bank operational system to six banks (groups of connecting schedules) will allow the airline to better utilize Tocumen Airport's existing infrastructure as well as offer passengers more and better scheduling options.
As of that date, the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen Airport will add to its existing flight banks (two in the morning and two in the afternoon) with a group of early-morning departures - ideal for travelers who want to arrive at their destination early in the day- and afternoon departures to take advantage of airport down time.
These operational changes also translate to significant improvements in Copa Airlines' flight schedules to major destinations on the American continent, such as New York's JFK Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., as well as to South America's principal cities.
Opportunities for connection will increase throughout Copa's extensive route network as well, resulting in shorter connecting times, giving the Panamanian airline a firm foothold as the best choice for connectivity and convenient travel schedules.
In addition to the four-times-a-week flights to its three new destinations, Toronto, Porto Alegre and Nassau, Copa will increase frequencies on the following flights:
Destinations from Panama Daily flights
In 2010 as of June 2011
Lima, Peru
4
5
Orlando, Florida
2
3
Miami, Florida
3
4
Bogota, Colombia 5 6
Santiago Chile 2 3
In operation for more than six decades, the Panamanian airline will offer a total of 180 daily flights from the Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport to 55 destinations in 27 countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. The airline will continue to strengthen Panama City as a business center and tourist destination and to improve Panama's connectivity with the rest of the world.
COPA AIRLINES announces new destinations
COPA AIRLINES announces new destinations: Source www.laprensa.com
Flights to Toronto, Nassau and Porto Alegre will be released in June. At year end, the company expects to have increased its capacity by 20%.
ROBERTO JIMÉNEZ GONZÁLEZ
roberto.gonzalez @ prensa.com
Copa Airlines will fly from June 15 to three new destinations: Toronto, Canada, Nassau, Bahamas , and Porto Alegre, Brazil. Each destination will fly four times weekly. This was announced at a press conference its chief executive, Pedro Heilbron, who announced that in June announced 3 or 4 destinations to begin operations in December.
In addition, the company will extend from June a daily basis to destinations such as Lima (end in 5 flights daily), Orlando (3), Miami (4), Bogotá (6) and Santiago de Chile (3).
The Panamanian airline serves 55 destinations in 27 countries, with a total of 180 flights daily. The extension of frequency and destinations will run with 8 aircraft were in 2010 and 10 waiting in 2011, which the airline's capacity will grow by 20%, some 7 000 additional seats per day, for what you need 500 thousand new employees.
To manage the increased traffic, create two new banks Copa flight-periods of time in which several planes arriving and departing the airport, facilitating connections, "one early morning and another in the later.
These banks had joined the airline operates four in Tocumen. In this sense, the Panamanian airport will distance themselves from their competitors in the region, working with two banks of flights, said Heilbron.
In the expansion plans of the airline "fit" the opening of the new airport terminal, the North Pier. "Today we do not fit in the airport," he said. The terminal works implemented by the consortium Aerotocumen have been delayed by heavy rains, but is expected to open in the second half of the year.
The manager of Tocumen SA, Juan Carlos Pino, said he is working on studies of the south pier, a new terminal with 15 gates to 20.
Flights to Toronto, Nassau and Porto Alegre will be released in June. At year end, the company expects to have increased its capacity by 20%.
ROBERTO JIMÉNEZ GONZÁLEZ
roberto.gonzalez @ prensa.com
Copa Airlines will fly from June 15 to three new destinations: Toronto, Canada, Nassau, Bahamas , and Porto Alegre, Brazil. Each destination will fly four times weekly. This was announced at a press conference its chief executive, Pedro Heilbron, who announced that in June announced 3 or 4 destinations to begin operations in December.
In addition, the company will extend from June a daily basis to destinations such as Lima (end in 5 flights daily), Orlando (3), Miami (4), Bogotá (6) and Santiago de Chile (3).
The Panamanian airline serves 55 destinations in 27 countries, with a total of 180 flights daily. The extension of frequency and destinations will run with 8 aircraft were in 2010 and 10 waiting in 2011, which the airline's capacity will grow by 20%, some 7 000 additional seats per day, for what you need 500 thousand new employees.
To manage the increased traffic, create two new banks Copa flight-periods of time in which several planes arriving and departing the airport, facilitating connections, "one early morning and another in the later.
These banks had joined the airline operates four in Tocumen. In this sense, the Panamanian airport will distance themselves from their competitors in the region, working with two banks of flights, said Heilbron.
In the expansion plans of the airline "fit" the opening of the new airport terminal, the North Pier. "Today we do not fit in the airport," he said. The terminal works implemented by the consortium Aerotocumen have been delayed by heavy rains, but is expected to open in the second half of the year.
The manager of Tocumen SA, Juan Carlos Pino, said he is working on studies of the south pier, a new terminal with 15 gates to 20.
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Malek airport expansion progresses
Source: La Prensa
Malek airport expansion progresses
The work will enable the arrival of ships capable of carrying up to 300 passengers and improve the conditions and service.
TERMINAL. Extension work at the Enrique Malek Airport. SPECIAL TO THE PRESS / Teófilo González
TEÓFILO A. GONZÁLEZ
DAVID, CHIRIQUI
negocios@prensa.com
The remodeling and expansion of facilities Enrique Malek International Airport in the city of David progressing despite excessive rains late last year.
The rehabilitation and expansion of the airport terminal and runway Enrique Malek develop at a cost of 27 million 478 thousand 845 U.S. dollars.
Sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that the first phase (taxiway) was finished and is expected later this month will be delivered the second phase corresponding to reinforcement, sealing cracks and prenivelación of the main runway.
The third stage or extent of the track progressed by 14% until Dec. 22 when they had poured 20 thousand cubic meters of material selected, and the fourth phase or adjacent to the terminal building by 20% advanced.
The work awarded through competitive bidding to the company Riva Argentina SA, in mid-2009, allow for the arrival of ships capable of carrying up to 300 passengers and will significantly improve conditions and services of the airport.
The Civil Aviation director, Rafael Barcenas, said the Enrique Malek airport expansion and construction of new airport terminals in Columbus and central provinces will serve as a hub to the national economy, mainly on the exploitation of tourism potential within the country.
Malek airport expansion progresses
The work will enable the arrival of ships capable of carrying up to 300 passengers and improve the conditions and service.
TERMINAL. Extension work at the Enrique Malek Airport. SPECIAL TO THE PRESS / Teófilo González
TEÓFILO A. GONZÁLEZ
DAVID, CHIRIQUI
negocios@prensa.com
The remodeling and expansion of facilities Enrique Malek International Airport in the city of David progressing despite excessive rains late last year.
The rehabilitation and expansion of the airport terminal and runway Enrique Malek develop at a cost of 27 million 478 thousand 845 U.S. dollars.
Sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that the first phase (taxiway) was finished and is expected later this month will be delivered the second phase corresponding to reinforcement, sealing cracks and prenivelación of the main runway.
The third stage or extent of the track progressed by 14% until Dec. 22 when they had poured 20 thousand cubic meters of material selected, and the fourth phase or adjacent to the terminal building by 20% advanced.
The work awarded through competitive bidding to the company Riva Argentina SA, in mid-2009, allow for the arrival of ships capable of carrying up to 300 passengers and will significantly improve conditions and services of the airport.
The Civil Aviation director, Rafael Barcenas, said the Enrique Malek airport expansion and construction of new airport terminals in Columbus and central provinces will serve as a hub to the national economy, mainly on the exploitation of tourism potential within the country.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
DAV Malek Terminal Expansion Progress December 2010.
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| Progress on the expansion of the DAV terminal. Completion date estimated January 2012. |
Monday, December 6, 2010
prensa.com Panama - Economy and Business
prensa.com Panama - Economy and Business
ALEX E. HERNÁNDEZ
aehernandez@prensa.com
BUSINESS & ECONOMY |
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FLIGHTS FROM COSTA RICA
Looking for connection to Bocas del Toro
The cost of airfare to Bocas del Toro is the main obstacle to promoting tourism to the province.
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| Protection. At airports in Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui improvements are made and placed perimeter fences. |
aehernandez@prensa.com
The Government is keen on getting the most out of the tourist destinations in Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui.
For this reason, it is evaluated to establish an air link between these two provinces and the Guanacaste airport in Costa Rica.
Although Airlines Copa Air Panama is negotiating with an agreement that would allow tourists to arrive at Tocumen airport and then take a plane to Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui, the Government wants to increase air links to those destinations, said Ernesto Orillac adviser Tourism Authority of Panama.
For now there is nothing definite, Orillac said, but explained that the goal is to talk with regional airlines that are interested in operating the route Guanacaste-Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui.
He noted that airports in the two provinces are ready to welcome international flights. In both terminals, are being put on X-ray machines and install perimeter fencing to prevent people and animals have access to the runway.
For Joseph Thomas, a businessman Bocas, rather than increase flight frequencies to the province the most important thing is to check the prices of airline tickets.
Currently, the airfare to Bocas del Toro for one person costs $ 220, while there are promotions where the passage to other countries like Guatemala it costs $ 200, he said.
Regional Aeroperlas is also keen to encourage movement of tourists to Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui, and in 2011 that will place the codes of these destinations in some of the global systems of reserves, such as Amadeus and SARB.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
International flight to Bocas and Chiriqui
BUSINESS & ECONOMY |
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COPA AIR PANAMA NEGOTIATE PARTNERSHIP
International flight to Bocas and Chiriqui
Copa has recommended improving three local airports, which also shows his interest in operating domestic flights.
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| registration. At Tocumen International Airport would create a post of special register of international passengers that would make the shuttle to travel within the country. PRESS / Maydée Romero |
aehernandez@prensa.com
The issuance of an airline ticket New York-Panama, Panama-Bocas del Toro can be a reality within the next 12 months if companies Copa Airlines and Air Panama agree to share codes.
A source close to the negotiations said that for 15 days the representatives of both companies sat down to talk about the possibility of an alliance and have a maximum of two weeks from the date, to finalize the partnership.
To reach an agreement with passengers traveling from 45 destinations Cup covering the company would hit the Tocumen International Airport and board a plane from Air Panama to travel to the city of David or Bocas del Toro with a single ticket.
Copa thus enter the business of domestic flights from the hand of Air Panama, while the latter would ensure many passengers to the alliance.
Copa Air Panama If materialize this air link would begin flights in late 2010 or mid next year.
On the other hand, if the agreement fails, there is the possibility that individually target the Copa local business and rent or buy small aircraft that carry the logo of the company to operate the route.
Copa's interest by the domestic market is such that the company sent a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority on the points to be improved at the three airports that would be associated with this connection, Tocumen, Enrique Malek in Chiriqui and Columbus Isle Airport in the province of Bocas del Toro.
It recommended that Terminal Tocumen create a separate registration point for people who would make the transfer to Chiriqui or Bocas del Toro.
Also, FIFA considers it important to have special parking for these passengers and baggage transfer point directly to the small aircraft to prevent passengers pass again by the security checkpoints.
In relation to airports in Bocas del Toro and Enrique Malek in the province of Chiriqui Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recommended building a perimeter fence to prevent access to people and animals to the runway and the installation of X-ray equipment to check the baggage.
Also been asked to increase the number of customs and immigration and implement a contingency plan for avian risk, as well as installing a fire station.
In the specific case of Bocas del Toro was asked to appoint a surgeon at the hospital in Isla Colon to meet passengers in the event of a medical emergency.
COPA and Air Panama Negotiate Alliance International Flights to Bocas del Toro and (DAV, Enrique Malek) Chiriqui.
Vuelo internacional a Bocas y Chiriquí
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| registro. En el Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen se crearía un puesto de registro especial para los pasajeros internacionales que harían el trasbordo para viajar al interior del país. LA PRENSA/Maydée Romero |
aehernandez@prensa.com
The issuance of an airline ticket New York-Panama, Panama-Bocas del Toro can be a reality within the next 12 months if companies Copa Airlines and Air Panama agree to share codes.
A source close to the negotiations said that starting 15 days ago representatives of both companies sat down to talk about the possibility of an alliance and have a maximum of two weeks from today to finalize the partnership.
In reaching an agreement with passengers traveling from Copa’s 45 destinations (AND ALL OF COPA’S PARTNERS KLM, CO, DELTA DESTINATIONS ) would arrive at Tocumen International Airport and board an Air Panama plane to travel to the city of David or Bocas del Toro with a single ticket.
Copa thus enters into the business of domestic flights with the help of Air Panama, the alliance would ensure many passengers.
If the Copa / Air Panama pact is to materialize this air link would begin flights in late 2010 or mid next year.
On the other hand, if the agreement fails, there is the possibility that Copa individually target the local business and rent or buy small aircraft that would carry the logo of the company to operate the route.
Copa confirmed it’s interest for the domestic market when the company sent a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority Civil concerning the items that must be improved at the three airports which would be linked in this connection, Tocumen, Enrique Malek in Chiriqui and the airport of Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro province.
Copa recommended that the terminal Tocumen make separate counter to register people who would make the transfer to Chiriqui or Bocas del Toro. Also, COPA considers it important to have special parking for these passengers and baggage transfer point directly to the smaller jets to prevent travelers passing by again security posts.
With regard to airports in Bocas del Toro and Enrique Malek (DAV)in the province of Chiriqui Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recommended building a perimeter fence to prevent access to people and animals to the runway and the installation of X-ray equipment to check the checked baggage. Also been asked to increase the number of customs and immigration and implement a contingency plans, as well as installing a fire
station.Bocas del Toro specificly was requested to appoint a surgeon at the hospital in Isla Colon to meet passengers in the event of a medical emergency.
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