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Baggage
Checked baggage
Carry-on luggage
Items with transport waivers
Changes in Baggage Policy
Copa Airlines is making changes in its free baggage allowance to different regions. Learn about the new weights and fees corresponding to the free baggage allowance in your route.
Following, you will find the new baggage allowance applicable to tickets bought starting May 25th, 2018 with travel dates beyond August 1st, 2018 in Domestic and International flights:
Baggage policy for International flights
For tickets bought after May 25th, 2018 with a travel date before August 1st, 2018
| Class | From/to Panama to all Regions | From/to South America to the Caribbean, Central America and/or North America (excludes Guyana) | Between Central America, *North America, the Caribbean (includes Guyana and excludes Panama) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class |  23kg (50lb) each bag |  23kg (50lb) | |
| PreferMember Silver | 23kg (50lb) each bag | ||
| Business class | 32kg (70lb) each bag | ||
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | 32kg (70lb) each bag | ||
| Class | From/to Panama to all Regions | From/to South America to the Caribbean, Central America and/or North America (excludes Guyana) | Between Central America, *North America, the Caribbean (includes Guyana and excludes Panama) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23kg (50lb) 3rd and 4th bag: $175 each |  23kg (50lb) each bag 2nd piece: $40 3rd and 4th piece: $175 each | |
| PreferMember Silver | 23kg (50lb) each bag 3rd and 4th bag $175 each | ||
| Business class | |||
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | |||
| Class | All region |
|---|---|
| Economy class | 24-32kg :$100 33-45kg :$200 According to the weight range for Baggage allowance |
| PreferMember Silver | |
| Business class | |
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold |
*For flights from and to Mexico, the first bags allowance is of 25kg due to country regulations, and the second bag will be of 23kg which will be charged.
Note:
- For flights between Central America, the Caribbean and North America, a $40 fee will be charged for the second piece of 23kg for all tickets bought under Economy Promo and Economy Extra fares. This fee does not apply to tickets bought under Economy Flex fares.
- If the free baggage allowance corresponding to your ticket is for 1 or 2 bags with a combined weight of 32kg (tickets bought before February 19, 2018 for travels between South America, the Caribbean and Central America), you may carry a total of 46 kg free of charge distributed in 2 bags of 23kg each.
- If you travel between Brazil and The United States or Canada and bought a ticket before February 19, 2018 you can carry free of charge two bags of 32kg (70lb) each.
- Flights to/from Bahamas and Cuba individual pieces over 70lb (32kg) are not allowed.
- Anything weighing more than 100lb (45kg) must be sent as cargo.
- Pets are not allowed in Business Class or as checked baggage. Please check the conditions for the transport of pets in cabin.
- Each piece can measure up to 62 combined linear inches (158 cm) (height + length + width).
- Pieces with a combined linear measurement between 63 inches (159 cm) and 107 inches (272 cm) are considered as oversize luggage and it will have a cost of $150.
| Class | From/to Panama to all Regions | From/to South America to North America (excludes Guyana and Puerto Rico) | Between South America, Central America and the Caribbean (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama) | Between Central America, North America* and the Caribbean (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23kg (50lb) each bag | 23kg (50lb) | ||
| PreferMember Silver | 23kg (50lb) each bag | |||
| Business class | 32kg (70lb) each bag | |||
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | 32kg (70lb) each bag | |||
| Class | From/to Panama to all Regions | From/to South America to North America (excludes Guyana and Puerto Rico) | Between South America, Central America and the Caribbean (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama) | Between Central America, North America* and the Caribbean (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23kg (50lb) each bag 3rd and 4th bag: $175 each | 23kg (50lb) 2nd piece: $40 3rd and 4th piece: $175 | ||
| PreferMember Silver | 23kg (50lb) each bag 3rd and 4th bag: $175 each | |||
| Business class | ||||
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | ||||
| Class | All region |
|---|---|
| Economy class | 24-32kg :$100 33-45kg :$200 According to the weight range for Baggage allowance |
| PreferMember Silver | |
| Business class | |
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum/ PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold |
*For flights from and to Mexico, the first bags allowance is of 25kg due to country regulations, and the second bag will be of 23kg which will be charged.
Notes:
- For flights between Central America, the Caribbean and South America (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama); and flights between Central America, the Caribbean and North America (includes Guyana and Puerto Rico; excludes Panama), a $40 fee will be charged in the second piece of 23kg for all tickets bought under Economy Promo and Economy Extra fares. This fee does not apply to tickets bought under Economy Flex fares.
- Flights to/from Bahamas and Cuba individual pieces over 70lb (32kg) are not allowed
- Anything weighing more than 100lb (45kg) must be sent as cargo.
- Pets are not allowed in Business Class or as checked baggage. Please check the conditions for the transport of pets in cabin.
- Each piece can measure up to 62 combined linear inches (158 cm) (height + length + width).
- Pieces with a combined linear measurement between 63 inches (159 cm) and 107 inches (272 cm) are considered as oversize luggage and it will have a cost of $150.
Domestic Flights Franchise
| Baggage franchise | New | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23kg (50lb) |  20kg (44lb) |
| Business class/ PreferMember Silver | 23kg (50lb) each bag | 32kg (70lb) |
| PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | 32kg (70lb) each bag | 40kg (88lb) |
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum | 50kg (110lb) |
| Baggage franchise | New | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23-32kg individual $30 | 21-40kg combinated $30 |
| Business class/ PreferMember Silver | 33-64kg combinated $30 | |
| PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | Pieces over 32kg (50lb) are not allowed | 41-64kg combinated $30 |
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum | 51-64kg combinated $30 |
| Baggage franchise | New | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Economy class | 23kg (50lb) $40 each bag Individual overweight 24-32kg: $30 | 23kg (50lb) $50 each bag Individual overweight 24-32kg: $30 |
| Business class/ PreferMember Silver | ||
| PreferMember Gold/ Star Alliance Gold | ||
| PreferMember Presidential/ PreferMember Platinum |
Note:
- Baggage whose liner measurements exceed 62 inches (158 cm) will not be accepted as baggage and must be transported as Copa cargo
- Additional bag will have a $40 fee and any passenger can check up to 4 pieces of luggage
- Pieces over 32kg are not allowed and it applies to all passengers including ConnectMiles PreferMembers
- Copa Airlines allows the daily transportation of pets, for a charge of $25, to passengers traveling on domestic flights (origin and destination) with no international connection.
- Pets are not allowed in Business Class or as checked baggage. Please check the conditions for the transport of pets in cabin.
- The former ("before") franchise applies to all tickets bought prior February 19, 2018 under any travel period, and for tickets bought from February 20, 2018 with a travel date before April 15, 2018.
Embargo Periods
For flights with specific origins
- On flights originating in the United States, from July 1 to 30 August 31, and from December 1 to January 31. Only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted
- On flights originating in Panama, from July 1 to August 31, and from December 1 to January 31. One piece or plastic wrapped box in addition to the allowed baggage shall be accepted, paying applicable excess baggage fees. Exception: to cities in Brazil, where only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted
- On flights originating in cities in Argentina, from October 1 to January 31. One piece or plastic-wrapped box in addition to the allowed baggage shall be accepted, paying applicable excess baggage fees
- On flights originating in Canada, from December 1 to January 31. Only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted
For flights with specific origin and destination
- On flights originating from and with destination to cities in Brazil, from July 1 to August 31, and from December 1 to February 28. Only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted.
- On flights originating in cities in Ecuador and Peru to Havana, from June 1 to September 30, and from December 1 to February 28. Only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted
- On flights between the United States and Brazil, from May 1 to May 31. Only free allowed baggage pieces shall be accepted
During these restricted periods THE CARRIER shall not transport perishable food checked in the aircraft’s cargo compartment to any destination where it operates
