Air Europa and Copa Airlines announce new code-share agreement

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. {NYSE: CPA}, and Air Europa announce the implementation of a new codeshare agreement, which will connect its extensive destination networks for the convenience of its passengers as of June 3. , day in which the Spanish airline will begin operations in Panama.
With this agreement Air Europa will include its code on Copa Airlines flights to and from San Jose, Costa Rica; Managua Nicaragua; San Salvador, El Salvador and Guatemala City, Guatemala, enabling its customers in Europe to connect quickly and efficiently through the Hub of the Americas in Panama City, the connection center with the largest international air network in Latin America. It includes 81 destinations in 33 countries of North, Central, South America and the Caribbean.

This new alliance will provide passengers on both airlines the ability to purchase a single ticket for their trip, as well as dispatch the luggage to its final destination. "This agreement between Air Europa and Copa Airlines is an excellent option that offers benefits for those who travel to Spain from Panama and the rest of the region," said Imanol Pérez, commercial director of Air Europa.

In relation to the connectivity that Copa Airlines offers from Panama, added the commercial director of Air Europa, "now, our passengers will have access to new destinations in Latin America, through the Hub of the Americas. Likewise, the connection with Air Europa to Madrid will allow Copa Airlines passengers to connect with our 23 destinations in Spain and 15 destinations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. "

Dennis Cary, Senior Vice President of Commercial and Planning at Copa Airlines, noted that "Copa is always looking for partnerships to offer the best travel experience and expand our route network for the benefit of our passengers. This new alliance with Air Europa reinforces the presence of the company in Spain and also strengthens our connectivity at a national level in this relevant country. "

In this way, Copa Airlines continues to strengthen its network of worldwide alliances to provide more and better options through the Hub of the Americas, and continues to maintain the highest level of commitment to its customers to remain the region's leading airline.