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Copa Airlines announces new direct flights to Salta, Argentina
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As of December 12, Copa Airlines will service two weekly flights between Panama City and Salta, Argentina. For the first time, this Argentine city will be connected with 79 destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, operated through the Hub of the Americas, in Panama City
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With the addition of Salta, Copa Airlines will fly to five destinations in Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza
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This new route will boost northern Argentina’s economy, creating new commercial and tourism opportunities linked to the rest of the American continent
Panama City, July 10, 2018
Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, SA {NYSE: CPA} and member of the global Star Alliance network, announced its new direct flights to Salta, located in northern Argentina, starting December 12. With two weekly flights from the Hub of the Americas in Panama City, this Argentine region will be connected with Copa’s 79 destinations in 32 countries in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. In addition, travelers will be able to enjoy the world-class service and punctuality that Copa offers, differentiating it from other airlines.
“With the addition of this new destination, we reaffirm our commitment to Argentina and service a total of five cities in this important South American country. As such, we create opportunities for commercial and tourism development in northern Argentina,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines. “We see great potential in these markets, given traveler demand for options in this region and the continued vigor of both provinces, which will enjoy the connectivity benefits offered by our Hub of the Americas in Panama,” he added.
Guillermo Dietrich, Argentina’s National Minister of Transportation, said: “We are advancing in the air travel industry so more people opt to fly for its convenience, as air transportation offers more routes, frequencies and cheaper fares. We also proposed federal planning to generate new connections between provinces, as well as abroad. Copa Airlines’ commitment to Argentina has positively affected the country with the addition of destinations including Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Ezeiza and, most recently, Salta. More tourism reaching our provinces leads to more quality work and development for all Argentines.”
Salta joins the cities of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba and Mendoza where the airline currently operates, totaling five destinations in Argentina with 51 total weekly flights between the Hub of the Americas in Panama City and this South American country.
Copa Airlines will begin service in Salta with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing from Panama City at 3:42 p.m. and arriving at the International Airport of Salta Martín Miguel de Güemes at 11:27 p.m. (local time). The return flight will depart on Thursdays and Sundays from Salta at 2:34 a.m., arriving in Panama City at 6:16 a.m. (local time). The route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 with capacity for 16 passengers in Business Class and 144 in the main cabin.
The governor of the province of Salta, Juan Manuel Urtubey, stressed the importance of this new international route which, for the first time, unites the province directly with Panama, one of the most important air hubs in the Americas. In addition, the governor thanked Copa Airlines for its confidence and support. “We believe that connectivity is vital for tourism growth and not only results in more visitors, but also in more jobs and opportunities for the community,” said Urtubey.
“We have many expectations for this new flight, which will allow us to continue expanding our offering and provides northern Argentina with greater connectivity to the world from Salta,” added Juan Manuel Lavallen, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sports of the province of Salta.
Salta is the capital of the Argentine province of its namesake, located in the mountainous northwest region of Argentina. It is characterized by the vibrant combination of Spanish colonial architecture and the modernity of a bohemian and sophisticated city. A tour of the old town can be combined with an incredible walk through the famous “Train to the Clouds,” which goes through the majestic valleys and remote rural towns of the province reaching over 4,200 meters above sea level. In addition, tourists can savor the harvests of the wineries in the area, enjoy adventure sports and indulge in the traditional nightlife of the city.
Copa Airlines currently operates an average of 350 daily flights through the Hub of the Americas located in Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, connecting 80 cities in 32 countries in the Americas. In early 2018, Copa was recognized by FlightStats for the fifth consecutive year as “the most on-time airline in Latin America,” and by the Official Airline Guide of London as “the fourth most punctual airline in the world” and the “most punctual in Latin America.”
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