I Flew to Panama on COPA AIRLINES!

[@happycanayjian1582]

2:50 Love, love, love that retro livery. 😍👍🏼

[@henrywason771]

Flying to Panama I always recommend booking seats A (left side) of the plane to have the best view of Panama city when landing

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

That will always depend on which runway is being used, which in turn depends on the wind direction.

[@rlam95]

@@lucasa.quiroga1246which most of the time is 03R or 03L, so the recommendation is valid. On the other runways there is no view really so it’s best to always strive for that seat when flying to Panamá.

[@FastGuy1]

@@lucasa.quiroga1246looking at a long term climate graph of Panama City proves otherwise. Due to Panama City’s low latitude there is little wind variation throughout the year

[@Juankisp]

I love Copa. Honestly one of the best airlines in LatAm. Almost always on time, solid service, good airplanes and lots of connections.

[@TotallyNotSouthwest]

But I dont, they are so racist, cuz when you go to the seats almost at the end you’ll get some plain stupid boring seats, we don’t care if it’s cheap! It’s a waste of an hour

[@moqxi8830]

@TotallyNotSouthwest ??????

[@CharlieBrown0507]

I love COPA airlines. Always a good flight anywhere I go in the Americas but mostly to Panama city.

[@RoamingWithCharlie]

I like the change in takeoff music Alex! Keep up the good work!❤

[@samurisnark6940]

I didn't expect it to go that hard 🙂

[@theEagleBeagle]

Copa just started service from Raleigh, NC to Panama City. Never a place I thought of going, but now that it's so easy, i'd consider it.

[@ice711real]

11:45 you could see the tire smoke 😂

[@CMDT79]

Bounced Landing!

[@davidsantiagoalzatemazo2430]

You've just flown with Copa! Great trip report! I was wishing for this one to come true and It actually happened!! Thanks Alex! 😃 I have flown with them from Medellín to Orlando (layover in Panama City PTY) and I love them!

[@Doit4UONLY]

Took a flight with copa Airlines in May to the Dominican Republic with a 8h layover in Panama. My flight was great! Loved it!!

[@CongressSux1776]

What was great about it? I’ve flown Copa about a dozen times the last five years, and I wouldn’t ever call a single one of those flights even subpar. Copa sucks

[@CBrailfan]

Maybe you’ve just been unlucky

[@CharlieBrown0507]

@@CongressSux1776 Were you expecting a manicure and pedicure??? I flew to Singapore on the best airline "Singapore airline" for 18 hours. It is the same service. You sit, wait for food, sleep, watch a movie. what were you expecting??? a royal treatment and an announcement from the captain that you were onboard??

[@Mis-fe9fc]

Flew on Copa’s B737-800 from Washington Dulles and then their B737 Max-9 to Buenos Aires! All in Business Class, their lie flat seat was amazing, and I couldn’t believe that I was on a B737! Very cool experience!

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

Panama City-Buenos Aires used to be the longest route in the world flown by a 737. It was since beaten by a few miles by Panama City-Montevideo.

[@BRTripReport]

Great video, Alex! I have flown with Copa several times, and they are a very consistent airline. I truly believe that their hub strategy is what differentiates them from the competition. Safe travels!

[@CaptainVan234]

Bro, you should do this full time!! I love your videos!

[@miangel02]

I'm taking a flight to Panama next month with Copa Airlines from Denver, let's hope my trip goes well

[@kenwaterman7799]

We've been to Panama a few times. Panama City has more skyscrapers then New York City and spread out for miles.

[@MrMrtommy]

I remember that before the pandemic they used to have 2 meal services in their long flights. Still, compared to north american carriers, Copa is great

[@BlissTwilightX10]

Copa Airlines flies direct to Toronto from Panama City-Tocumen, using a mix of 737-800s and MAX 9s! I mean with the choice of Montreal as your stopover, getting to Toronto from Calgary would also be 4 hours and the flight to Panama City would be around 5 and a half hours

[@AidenLegends10]

WestJet does direct flights from Dublin and Edinburgh to Toronto (6-8 hrs) on a 737!

[@AlexPraglowskiAviation]

Sure, but it's ultimately a difference of 30 minutes and Montreal worked out better price wise.

[@BlissTwilightX10]

@@AlexPraglowskiAviation I think if I go to Panama I'll try out Copa, otherwise I'll have to connect through the united states or Mexico City

[@Northernmike100]

@@AidenLegends10Have you ever flown West Jet? Great Staff, Great Lounge in Calgary but.. hey did I mention how wonderful the staff are? 😂

[@AidenLegends10]

@@Northernmike100 I have atcully, and they excited my expectations, getting on times, comfortable seats, they atcully give out complimentary snacks and drinks, on time, fact early. But that is irrelevant due to the video being about Copa Airlines.

[@JoseDelgado-wn3ip]

At almost the end of the video you can see Copa's livery for the national football team! Has the red and white colors and federation crest. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Panama!

[@rasho9393]

Alex flying Copa wasn't on my bingo card but i'm really happy it happen

[@akivarubinstein9648]

As a frequent COPA flyer, I have truly enjoyed every single time I've flown with them. However, the Panama Airport lacks!

[@kevinquigg8969]

I flew from Miami to Asuncion (Paraguay). COPA is a solid airline. They served a meal on each segment of the flight and had a beverage service. They took care of their passengers. Unlike American carriers, they waited in both Miami and Panama for people to board, and were not quick to close the doors as most of our carriers are. They were also cheaper than American and Delta. So yes, I would absolutely use this carrier again.

[@Milkoftheteax]

Great Video As always! I always wanted to fly on Copa; this video is a helpful window on what to expect when I finally do. Thanks!

[@butter2933]

Was there in March on Delta. Loved PTY’s new Terminal 2, such a beautiful building. Also love how Tocumen is 95% 73s lol

[@fbi6138]

I visited Panama in March and loved my time there, flew on Copa out of ATL and it was a great flight, business class Copa was cheaper than economy on Delta.

[@number1522]

Interesting choice to not go for a frost spray...given the clear contamination on the trailing edge...

[@fromtvtheories]

Finally you did a video about montreal, nice video

[@dansmacuisine]

So happy you did this video from YUL . I am going to Medellin in a few weeks. Can’t wait now.

[@kaneosaki2350]

I believe copa continues to use the continental branding because like united they are star alliance

[@coyotelong4349]

By that logic though, every airline in Star Alliance should be using a variant on the United livery 😅

[@kaneosaki2350]

@@coyotelong4349 well Copa was branded like continental while the other airlines are not. So it was probably cheaper to keep the same branding.

[@stefansamos4304]

No, copas is slightly different from continental. Both airlines were very close during the 70s-80s.

[@theplebreporter]

Thanks for reviewing rhis route. Do you think the busienss class is worth it?

[@justjibsy]

On my way to Costa Rica in 2020 I scheduled a Copa flight with a layover in Panama City for the main purpose of seeing the canal. Hope you got to see it as well!

[@Cerby1979]

Wonder if Copa will change their livery to almost resemble the bluer livery currently on the majority of United’s fleet.

[@douggilmore3]

I flew Copa DEN-PTY-MVD Montevideo, Uruguay. The leg PTY-MVD 7:20 felt really long in a 737 economy. Flight was full as well, but I slept. There was no personal IFE except on the last leg PTY-DEN which is 5 hours so very welcome, but would be nice across the flight spectrum. All in all, good value friendly crews and overall great experience

[@dabflies]

No de-icing with all that frost on the trailing edge, eh?

[@nncast00]

So nice of them to let you stretch in the aisle seat! Great review as usual

[@GermanDiManzo]

Special meals in COPA are only offered in Business Class (flights longer than 2 hours) except Gluten Free that is required by law to Argentina. So, don't expect much from them.. They implemented this policy during COVID and now they make it standard.

[@PanAmguy-np7et]

Also can you explain to me how you got to the Tocumen Airport Open day 0:24? I'm in Panama for 2 weeks and I would like to know how to reserve tickets or something.

[@AlexPraglowskiAviation]

We were asking a few locals about spotting locations and they mentioned they were holding an Open Day the exact weekend we were there.

[@PanAmguy-np7et]

@@AlexPraglowskiAviation Thanks, I guess you were there at the right time.

[@apenguinplays2238]

I’m gonna be going through Montreal airport in two days from now

[@newsun444]

I've seen Copa Airlines before here at Montreal and its fun finally watching someone review the airline flying from here

[@787_Fan14]

2:30 thx for saying because i always wondered why they look the same, and now i know😊

[@Kaii-b1h]

You should try flying Contour Airlines, there small fleet consist of interesting aircraft’s

[@xenophondaskoutroubis5941]

Great video. You'll always be the best aviation channel 👍

[@MikeD-dl5lk]

Thanks for another great video Alex. I haven't flown Copa, but I have been to the Panama City airport, and I found it quite decent. It definitely had more shopping options than most airports. I think they even have two distinct terminals- one for Domestic( Copa?) and the one I was in for AC

[@airfreak75]

CM added RDU-PTY last month with surprisingly the 73G. They do not have the seatback IFE so for those alone it would be nice to see the route upgauged to at least the 738. It wouldn't surprise me if YVR or YYC were on their radar as CM and AC being Star alliance would provide connectability on both ends of either route.

[@JamesTayD]

Nice I needed a new Alex video :)

[@TeddyBearGaming999]

I had a 5 hour layover in Montreal’s international terminal last summer and was thoroughly unimpressed. Can’t imagine how bad the domestic side is

[@VIpoison911]

Thanks for the informative video! I have an upcoming flight on Copa and came across your video. I was torn between getting the extra legroom and regular seating for my trip. My boyfriend is 6’5 but after seeing your predicament, extra legroom it is.

[@Aviation_of_Houston]

Copa Airlines received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 yesterday!

[@davidjames6879]

I have flown to (SEA-)PTY many times, from as far back as the Continental airlines days, also on Delta and United. Copa was the most recent and as Alex says, the service was very good. Fortunately on the r/t in economy, the middle seat was open both ways. I will definitely use them again, as family becons there.

[@davidcole333]

Wonderful trip report. I can't imagine being your size and sitting in THAT seat! I'm a full foot shorter than you and feel cramped on the window seat of a 737. It's a little bit better on the A320 as they have a bit more room at the shoulder and usually have slimmer seats. But yeah, if I were you, I wouldn't board a plane if I wasn't in premium economy or better. I hope you enjoyed your time in Panama City.

[@stere0xide]

Another great video Alex! For another full service flight I'd suggest the AeroMexico flights that have catering and service that puts AC to shame. We flew them from Vancouver to Mexico City and were pleasantly surprised by it, having experienced both WS and AC flights to Mexico prior to that.

[@briankenney1433]

Was there any price difference? I'd factor in the cost of Air Canada Bistro into their ticket to see how it compares to AeroMexico

[@stere0xide]

@@briankenney1433 the Air Canada flight was actually more expensive when we booked it funny enough, but WestJet was cheaper. The timing for the Aeromexico flight was also more convenient

[@gmitchell_tc]

Legroom level: Encore 😮

[@firegamer3795]

Nice vid like always ❤

[@bismanairwaysreal]

Ooooh a new one! Cool video alex!

[@JohnKemipa]

Bienvenue á Panama 🇵🇦

[@Noah-w7y6f]

First. Also huge fan 😀 w planes 🔥🔥

[@matiasjacobsen2647]

Really glad to see an airline like Copa getting some representation, they fly down here to Argentina and all around the americas

[@anthonyscarborough3813]

Copa uses Panama to connect North and South America in the same way other airlines use Iceland to connect North America and Europe. I live in Chicago and have always wanted to fly them to visit Bolivia, where my family’s from originally.

[@AvionJordan]

Excellent video as always Alex!

[@stanleovart]

9:03 😂 i first heard that meal option was a banana opium cake. What!??? Well, typical style for the countries down here 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meltingtomato]

Sweet, Alex just published a video on Copa!

[@InfiniteSuccessAcademy]

I have flown Copa many times as we are residents Panama and always go home to visit friends and family in Canada. Fortunately we are from the Kingston, Ontario area, so a train ride to Montreal or Toronto is no big deal to get to the airport. I'm 6'3" and don't fit well in those economy seats, so I don't know how you did it at 6'8". Being that tall precludes you from judging just about any airline seat, except business/first class. However, I did enjoy your video and will watch more of them. We usually book early and pay a bit more to get the bulkhead seats just behind business class, with lots of leg room.

[@goodtimes474]

Nice sunrise view.

[@JohnKemipa]

COPA has a 48-hour StopOver in Panamá City if you want to see it before resuming flight to your destination.

[@PaoPanama]

It's a 6 night max Panama stopover over option without buying an extra ticket.

[@JoseG-pn8vm]

Copa is a solid airline, one of the best in Latin America, and who knows if one of the best of the world in their market segment. They had one major accident in 1992 which made them overhaul their entire company and have been rock solid since.

[@Heatherlaurey]

How strict is Copa on personal item sizes?? I’m looking for a back pack that matches the dimensions on the sight but most of them are one to two inches off and I would hate to mess this up 😅

[@Odontomango]

Thank you for your sacrifice Alex. Must have felt like a canned sardine for 6 hours.

[@benworsfold3674]

Great video Alex. Please can you consider finding some Saab 340, j41 or emb120 flights, I really enjoyed flying on the emb and think it would be great fun👍

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-]

that's an especially spliced together intro 😆

[@toxifyfnlive7099]

11:45 captain Bouncy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donwarrington4916]

there's a dip on that runway I think . We flew in with Delta a few months ago and had a pretty decent bounce as well ...

[@jamesw5126]

MAX 9 PTY to Montevideo, Uruguay 7.5 hours business pod on a 737. Awesome.

[@RealSaulGoodman78]

737-800 looks amazing but I’ll always love the 737-200

[@JulianBark]

Flew Copa Business Class LA to Aruba in late April and flights were on time and comfortable. Also flew Copa from LA to Buenos Aires back in 2019 and it was also a good experience. I’m 6’3” so I have to fly business on longer flights and Copa business class is very reasonable.

[@FakeMaker]

That was a very Ryanair-like landing lol. But still, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.

[@michaelweibel9891]

Hi Alex, Air North/ Yukon Air picked up a new to them 737-800!! Hopefully you make it up here for a review

[@miniena7774]

10:35 Kudos to them!

[@juancolina7654]

Copa’s business class is great, you should try it

[@wuzen-felex]

Going to Caracas from Toronto on Copa airlines tomorrow 👌

[@FireDawg276]

I flew COPA in 2000 from SJO - PTY. I’m 6’1”, and I couldn’t tolerate the seat pitch back then either even though it was only a 1 hour flight. I don’t know how you were able to endure 6+ hours.

[@stefansamos4304]

Buddy, you’re 6’1”. You’re special…

[@gratedcheese123]

Ah yes the left main touchdown and bounce. Lovely

[@AndreasG32]

I flew BWI to Panama City, great airline.

[@mvg2993]

That landing... yikes. Were the conditions difficult or do they just hate tires in Panama?

[@Mack8994]

Nice video Alex. Did you spend time in Panama City? My home country and I’ve flown Copa many times. They are consistent.

[@txtallyrobloxv]

I was in a flight to Panamá city from Cancun and only was 3 hours

[@FastGuy1]

7:22 - where I left pff

[@Useroon]

Copa just started service in my home airport!

[@TheBudgetTraveller786]

Genuinely curious, why did you not want to transit via the US?

[@etos2]

Hi Alex, what about Tocumen airport vs Montreal? 😊

[@karlossargeant3872]

I hope to fly on Copa Airlines for sure.

[@freshpotatolikesaviation]

I still am questioning Copa's livery, from the side and window/engine views it literally looks like United

[@Hamza-ek8xy]

6:25 what song is this? Thank you

[@e.1145]

i was on HP-9908CMP on CM472 PTY-LAX on that day lol

[@TeddyBearGaming999]

Those seats are the exact same as united use on their newer 737 interiors. I find them pretty uncomfortable on longer trips

[@lonistewart3405]

Did the plane get deiced?

[@carlospalomeras3497]

In wich airline you will be traveling donesticly?

[@Mr3Dprintingdude]

Same!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Thought it looked like United airlines and Continental logo ✈️

[@ItsDrkPrple]

you should try avelo airlines!

[@viscount757]

What was your fare?

[@heatherboynton2384]

curious how tall you are, about to fly and both husband and I are tall

[@luckydropwhat5austinshao303]

copa is great! but when i took the flight from montreal to panama the food was pretty mid.(i had churros)

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

Hi Alex, I am a subscriber. I have a question, I live in Barrie Ontario, near the Simcoe airport, a small local airport that handles private jet and props daily. I drove by the other day and notice about 8 Dash 8 400s , some with logos still on, showing LOT, I think that is Polish Airlines, also some former Air Canada units, would you know anything about these aircraft?

[@CallMeYamal]

My mom worked in Copa!

[@Canadian76]

Thought they shut down years ago