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The city of Panama. – Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA), a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, SA, and a member of the global Star Alliance airline network, today opens operations for its new route to Bridgetown, Barbados. being the only airline The Caribbean Island with Latin America through the Hub of the Americas, located at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport.
"With the inauguration of this flight, we are strengthening our presence in the Caribbean region, where we now serve 16 destinations that connect them to the Hub of the Americas with 80 additional destinations in North America, Central America and in South America it is for us a pride to usher in this link which undoubtedly translates into the generation of important opportunities for the development of tourism and commercial activity, both for Barbados and for Panama as we are the only airline to link this island to Latin America, commented Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines
"This new Copa Airlines service to Barbados will continue to position the island as a global destination of unique experiences and cultures, and we firmly believe that connectivity is essential to the growth of tourism. We are delighted to share our incomparable natural beauty, our traditions, our gastronomy and our varied activities, not only with Panama, country with which Barbados has strong historical ties, but with the rest of Latin America thanks to this new connection, "said William" Bi lly "Griffith, executive director of the Barbados Tourism Bureau (BTMI).
Barbados, in addition to its idyllic beaches, promises to its visitors a certain number of visitors. Activities, such as catamaran rides or cave tours .Offers "Crane Beach" in St. Philip, rated as one of the most attractive beaches in the world in 2008 by Concierge.com, being the # 1 39; one of the main destinations for travelers.
The island of Barbados also offers an authentic Caribbean experience It is also recognized as "the culinary capital of the Caribbean", where visitors can enjoy the day. a lar African-American Roots range
Copa Airlines currently operates an average of 350 daily flights through the Hub of the Americas, located at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, currently connecting 80 cities in 32 countries of the continent.
This new connection will allow more tourists to benefit from a first world lodging infrastructure, the hospitality sector being one of the most dynamic investment in recent years, representing a significant economic activity for the island. Accommodations range from quaint villas to attractive family hotels and award-winning five-star resorts.
"I celebrate with Copa Airlines the opening of this new flight to the city of Bridgetown, Barbados and not only because it strengthens the position of Panama. of connection with the world, but because this one in particular, will connect directly to two countries already united by the history of the construction of the Panama Cbad. As a descendant of Barbadian immigrants, whose population represented 44% of the cbad's labor force, for me this represents a link that will bring our stories, our families and our cultures closer together. I hope that this new destination will generate, in addition to an important tourism exchange for both nations, a reunion of families gathered more than 100 years ago to connect the world. Congratulations Cup, "said Panama Deputy Mayor Raisa Banfield.
Copa Airlines flight CM260 will depart Panama on Tuesdays and Fridays, departing at 09:30 (local time) and arriving at Bridgetown at 14:00 (local time) The flight CM261 will be operated on the same days, departure at 15:00 and arrival at 17:30 This route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800 NG with a capacity of 16 pbadengers in executive clbad and 138 in the main cabin.
At the inaugural ceremony of flight, held at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, were attended by the directors and staff of the airline, as well as various authorities including Gustavo Him, Minister of Tourism of Panama and William Griffith, General Manager Barbados Tourism and Alfredo Fonseca Mora, Director of Civil Aeronautics.
Copa Airlines Operates Currently, an average of 350 daily flights pbad through the Hub of the Soul Ricas, located at Tocumen International Airport, Panama City, currently connecting 80 cities in 32 countries of the continent. In early 2018, the airline was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by FlightStats as "the most punctual airline in Latin America" and by the Official Airline Guide London as "the fourth most punctual airline in world". Latin America. "
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