Austin-Bergstrom International Airport welcomes Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines has announced its entrance to the Austin and Central Texas air service market with a new nonstop service to Panama City, launching from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on 6 July 2023.

The airline, based out of Panama, will be the sixth international airline at AUS and the fourth new carrier to launch since 2020. AUS will become Copa’s 15th US destination and the route increases Copa Airlines’ network to 80 destinations in 32 countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.

Copa Airlines has announced its entrance to the Austin and Central Texas air service market with a new nonstop service to Panama City, launching from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on 6 July 2023.

“This exciting announcement has been years in the making,” said Jacqueline Yaft, AUS CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Copa Airlines to Austin, Texas and cannot wait for Austinites and Central Texas to discover the gem of Panama City, Panama, a destination rich in culture, history and community. AUS is proud to bring more convenient options for connecting Central Texas to Central and South America. This route will provide economic and tourism benefits for generations to come.”

This new route will offer connections to over 55 destinations in Latin America, via Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.

“We continue strengthening our network of destinations in the U.S. and incorporating this new route represents a window of opportunities to increase commerce, tourism, and cultural and educational exchanges between the state capital of Texas, Panama and our entire region,” said Christophe Didier, Vice President, Global Sales and Distribution, Copa Airlines. “We’re pleased to offer greater connectivity to our passengers and contribute to the growth of tourism and commerce in Panama and the countries we serve.”