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Copa Airlines has announced the promotion of its Panama Stopover program, which allows travelers to stay in Panama for one to seven days at no additional airfare cost while accessing exclusive partner offers. The announcement was made on the social media platform X.
According to Copa Airlines, the Panama Stopover is a joint destination-marketing initiative centered around Copa’s "Hub of the Americas" at Tocumen International Airport. It encourages connecting passengers to spend between 24 hours and seven days in Panama without increasing their ticket price. Travelers who opt for this stop can benefit from discounts at hotels, restaurants, and activities by presenting a reservation or voucher. This approach aims to provide value for leisure or business travelers wishing to experience Panama en route to another city. The program leverages private-sector partnerships to boost tourism with minimal friction and clear benefits for consumers and local merchants.
Recent traffic data supports the program's momentum. Industry reports indicate that July 2025 set a record with over 17,500 passengers utilizing the Stopover, marking the highest monthly figure since its launch in 2019. Year-to-date growth is nearly 18% compared to the previous year. This uptake suggests that the offer appeals to price-sensitive travelers who still desire destination time while also supporting retail and hospitality revenues reliant on visitor volume. For an airline hub strategy, these gains reflect a healthy conversion from pure transit to short-stay tourism.
