Central America has a secret weapon. That weapon comes in the form of Copa Airlines, a Panama-based airline that has expanded a huge amount in the last 10 years all throughout North, Central, and South America. This makes it super easy to connect to just about most places that you could need to travel in the Western Hemisphere.
They have updated 737s with a normal layout in economy, but the 737 Max aircraft have LIE FLAT BUSINESS CLASS SEATS! ON A 737! I tried to experience this, but was forced into their -800 product due to an equipment swap. Do not worry, I will be back to try that out eventually.
Copa Airlines also has some of the best fares between North and South America through their hub of Tocumen Airport in Panama City, Panama, which has a BEAUTIFUL Terminal 2 (although an outdated Terminal 1).
COPA UPGRADE PROGRAM: They also do upgrades in an interesting way, where you BID for your upgrade and they let you know the strength of your bid. I purchased this entire flight for $510 in economy and then bid for a Business Class upgrade for the leg to Buenos Aires. I placed a bid at $350, which it labelled as strong, and then about 48 hours before departure, I received an email that I had been awarded my upgrade.
Anywho... I hope you enjoy the video, and I hope you look forward to some of the other upcoming videos from my time in South America flying on a number of different airlines (6 to be exact!)
Thanks for Watching!
Tailwinds,
Patrick
0:00 SFO Int'l Term
4:00 Boarding
4:42 Economy vs Economy Plus
6:00 Takeoff SFO
8:15 In-Flight Entertainment
8:58 Snack Service
11:18 Arrival PTY
13:24 PTY Term 2
14:52 T2 Copa Club
16:35 PTY Term 1
17:45 T1 Copa Club
20:05 Plane Change :(
20:49 Boarding
21:29 Ameneties
22:40 Pushback/Takeoff
25:22 Hmmmm
25:58 Business Class Seat
27:45 Copa Paint Scheme
28:19 In-Flight Entertainment
29:37 Dinner Service
33:16 Arrival EZE
35:20 EZE Term A/Immigration
