COPA Airlines will be increasing the number of flights to Guyana from two to four days per week, following the positive response received from Guyanese travellers.The airline made this announcement yesterday, stating that they were given the green light after their request to increase the number of flights was approved by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority.
Speaking yesterday at a press conference, Copa’s Regional Sales Director, Deigo Parra said that “the airline has been extremely proud to serve this country, its people and provide a way by which Guyana’s tourism product could be further enhanced.”
In this regard, he said the airline was pleased to announce that it will be adding two more flights to its Guyana-Panama route with onward connections effective December 16, 2015.
These flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, bringing the total scheduled flights to four – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
“Our partnership as a star alliance member means that there are many more opportunities for Guyanese to travel, covering 1,321 destinations in 193 countries with more than 18,500 daily flights and more than 1,000 VIP lounges,” said Parra.
Rated as the number one on-time travel service in Latin America and travelling to 74 destinations in 31 countries, the airline is urging persons to enroll for a frequency flyer card with their ConnectMiles programme, because of the world class service which is being offered.
Meanwhile in brief remarks, Sales Manager of the airline, Nadine Oudkerk noted that the response from Guyana over the last year has been overwhelming with very healthy load factors in their flights departing and landing in Guyana.
Further, given the enhancement of their service, she announced that they are looking to forge greater social partnerships with the people of Guyana. “The airlines takes very seriously our corporate social responsibility and as such we are always ready to assist groups or entities involved in fostering social development, in giving travel tickets or donations of necessities.”
Meanwhile earlier this year Copa added five new destinations to its already extensive route network.

By Navendra Seoraj