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Copa Airlines to Launch New Route From Baltimore to Panama

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There’s a new airline coming to Baltimore (BWI) this summer.

Copa Airlines — the national carrier of Panama — will inaugurate 4x weekly service between Panama City (PTY) and Baltimore on June 28, 2023.

Here are the details you need to know.

Copa’s Newest U.S. Route

Baltimore will become the 14th U.S. city served by Copa Airlines. The new service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, beginning June 28, 2023:

  • Depart Panama (PTY) 9:07 a.m. — Arrive Baltimore (BWI) 3:07 pm. 
  • Depart Baltimore (BWI) 4:22 p.m. — Arrive Panama (PTY) 8:22 p.m.

Panama is an exciting new destination for Baltimore — and what’s more, Copa Airlines has an extensive route network across Latin America and the Caribbean, which will facilitate easy connections to dozens of far-flung destinations.

“With this new route, we continue working toward our objective, increasing connectivity in the countries in which we operate and connecting travelers with all of the Americas while contributing to the tourism and economic development of the Baltimore area,” said Dennis Cary Sr., vice president and chief commercial officer at Copa Airlines.

Copa Business 737 800
Copa Airlines business class on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Image Credit: Copa Airlines

Copa operates a fleet made up entirely of 3 variations of the Boeing 737: the Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737 MAX 9. The carrier plans on using it Boeing 737-800 to operate the route between Baltimore and Panama.

Each of Copa’s aircraft has business and economy class seating in a 2-2 and 3-3 configuration, respectively.

Hot Tip: If frequent travel to Panama and beyond to Latin America and the Caribbean is in the cards for you, learn how you can earn Copa Airlines ConnectMiles to redeem on flights rather than using your cash.

Final Thoughts

New connections, cities, and airlines are all news worth getting excited about. From June 28, 2023, those living in and around Baltimore will be able to jet off to Panama and beyond thanks to Copa Airlines’ new nonstop service.

Which U.S. city will be next to welcome Copa Airlines?

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About Daniel Ross

Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life. He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying, The Points Guy, and more.

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