I Flew to Panama on COPA AIRLINES!

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Alex Praglowski Aviation

Alex Praglowski Aviation

9 күн бұрын

Copa Airlines is the flag carrier of Panama, and operates a 100-strong fleet of only Boeing 737s.
They’ve used Panama’s geographic location in Central America quite strategically to turn Panama City into a huge connecting hub between North and South America.
When my friend ‪@MarkBrandonAviation‬ proposed a trip there in January this year, I thought it was worth giving Copa a try to go visit a part of the world that I’d never been to before!
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Copa Airlines (CM/CMP)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (B738)
Flight Number: CM484
Seat: 22F (Economy)
Livery: Standard
Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B26E
Registration: HP-1828CMP
Route: Montreal (YUL) - Panama City (PTY)
Callsign: COPA 484
Runway used: 06R (YUL) - 03R (PTY)
Date filmed: January 2024
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Outro song - "Take Flight" by Nyhtian: • Nyhtian - Take Flight ...
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@happycanayjian1582
@happycanayjian1582 7 күн бұрын
2:50 Love, love, love that retro livery. 😍👍🏼
@davisbyer4791
@davisbyer4791 7 күн бұрын
No de-icing with all that frost on the trailing edge, eh?
@Mis-fe9fc
@Mis-fe9fc 8 күн бұрын
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
@lucasa.quiroga1246 Күн бұрын
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.
@RoamingWithCharlie
@RoamingWithCharlie 8 күн бұрын
I like the change in takeoff music Alex! Keep up the good work!❤
@samurisnark6940
@samurisnark6940 8 күн бұрын
I didn't expect it to go that hard 🙂
@henrywason771
@henrywason771 7 күн бұрын
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
@lucasa.quiroga1246 Күн бұрын
That will always depend on which runway is being used, which in turn depends on the wind direction.
@LynxAir2K10
@LynxAir2K10 8 күн бұрын
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
@AidenLegends10 8 күн бұрын
WestJet does direct flights from Dublin and Edinburgh to Toronto (6-8 hrs) on a 737!
@AlexPraglowskiAviation
@AlexPraglowskiAviation 7 күн бұрын
Sure, but it's ultimately a difference of 30 minutes and Montreal worked out better price wise.
@LynxAir2K10
@LynxAir2K10 7 күн бұрын
@@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
@Northernmike100 4 күн бұрын
@@AidenLegends10Have you ever flown West Jet? Great Staff, Great Lounge in Calgary but.. hey did I mention how wonderful the staff are? 😂
@AidenLegends10
@AidenLegends10 3 күн бұрын
@@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.
@kaneosaki2350
@kaneosaki2350 8 күн бұрын
I believe copa continues to use the continental branding because like united they are star alliance
@coyotelong4349
@coyotelong4349 6 күн бұрын
By that logic though, every airline in Star Alliance should be using a variant on the United livery 😅
@kaneosaki2350
@kaneosaki2350 5 күн бұрын
@@coyotelong4349 well Copa was branded like continental while the other airlines are not. So it was probably cheaper to keep the same branding.
@Doit4UONLY
@Doit4UONLY 8 күн бұрын
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
@CongressSux1776 8 күн бұрын
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
@CBrailfan 8 күн бұрын
Maybe you’ve just been unlucky
@CharlieBrown0507
@CharlieBrown0507 4 күн бұрын
@@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??
@ice711real
@ice711real 7 күн бұрын
11:45 you could see the tire smoke 😂
@CMDT79
@CMDT79 6 күн бұрын
Bounced Landing!
@JakobIsaiahLadiero
@JakobIsaiahLadiero 4 күн бұрын
@@ice711real omg it’s the guy
@number1522
@number1522 7 күн бұрын
Interesting choice to not go for a frost spray...given the clear contamination on the trailing edge...
@rasho9393
@rasho9393 7 күн бұрын
Alex flying Copa wasn't on my bingo card but i'm really happy it happen
@justjibsy
@justjibsy 7 күн бұрын
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!
@miangel02
@miangel02 8 күн бұрын
I'm taking a flight to Panama next month with Copa Airlines from Denver, let's hope my trip goes well
@CharlieBrown0507
@CharlieBrown0507 4 күн бұрын
I love COPA airlines. Always a good flight anywhere I go in the Americas but mostly to Panama city.
@therightguidance481
@therightguidance481 6 күн бұрын
Finally you did a video about montreal, nice video
@Cerby1979
@Cerby1979 7 күн бұрын
Wonder if Copa will change their livery to almost resemble the bluer livery currently on the majority of United’s fleet.
@Odontomango
@Odontomango 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for your sacrifice Alex. Must have felt like a canned sardine for 6 hours.
@TeddyBearGaming999
@TeddyBearGaming999 6 күн бұрын
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
@Milkoftheteax
@Milkoftheteax 8 күн бұрын
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!
@toxifyfnlive7099
@toxifyfnlive7099 8 күн бұрын
11:45 captain Bouncy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@donwarrington4916
@donwarrington4916 7 күн бұрын
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 ...
@BRTripReport
@BRTripReport 7 күн бұрын
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!
@nicolascastillo6456
@nicolascastillo6456 4 күн бұрын
So nice of them to let you stretch in the aisle seat! Great review as usual
@davidsantiagoalzatemazo2430
@davidsantiagoalzatemazo2430 3 күн бұрын
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!
@firegamer3795
@firegamer3795 8 күн бұрын
Nice vid like always ❤
@Aviation_of_Houston
@Aviation_of_Houston 8 күн бұрын
Copa Airlines received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 yesterday!
@gmitchellfamily
@gmitchellfamily 8 күн бұрын
Legroom level: Encore 😮
@Captain-Jordan
@Captain-Jordan 8 күн бұрын
Excellent video as always Alex!
@butter2933
@butter2933 8 күн бұрын
Was there in March on Delta. Loved PTY’s new Terminal 2, such a beautiful building. Also love how Tocumen is 95% 73s lol
@newsun444
@newsun444 7 күн бұрын
I've seen Copa Airlines before here at Montreal and its fun finally watching someone review the airline flying from here
@RealSaulGoodman78
@RealSaulGoodman78 8 күн бұрын
737-800 looks amazing but I’ll always love the 737-200
@xenophondaskoutroubis5941
@xenophondaskoutroubis5941 8 күн бұрын
Great video. You'll always be the best aviation channel 👍
@JamesTayD
@JamesTayD 7 күн бұрын
Nice I needed a new Alex video :)
@BismanAirwaysOffical
@BismanAirwaysOffical 7 күн бұрын
Ooooh a new one! Cool video alex!
@787_Fan13
@787_Fan13 8 күн бұрын
2:30 thx for saying because i always wondered why they look the same, and now i know😊
@CaptainVan234
@CaptainVan234 5 күн бұрын
Bro, you should do this full time!! I love your videos!
@meltingtomato
@meltingtomato 8 күн бұрын
Sweet, Alex just published a video on Copa!
@goodtimes474
@goodtimes474 6 күн бұрын
Nice sunrise view.
@theEagleBeagle
@theEagleBeagle 7 күн бұрын
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.
@MikeD-dl5lk
@MikeD-dl5lk 7 күн бұрын
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
@afdkj
@afdkj 7 күн бұрын
Montreal is closer to Panama than Los Angeles. You are only adding 1:30 to you trip!
@Kaii-b1h
@Kaii-b1h 8 күн бұрын
You should try flying Contour Airlines, there small fleet consist of interesting aircraft’s
@miniena7774
@miniena7774 8 күн бұрын
10:35 Kudos to them!
@AndreasG32
@AndreasG32 8 күн бұрын
I flew BWI to Panama City, great airline.
@davidjames6879
@davidjames6879 7 күн бұрын
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.
@douggilmore3
@douggilmore3 7 күн бұрын
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
@benworsfold3674
@benworsfold3674 8 күн бұрын
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👍
@jamesw5126
@jamesw5126 7 күн бұрын
MAX 9 PTY to Montevideo, Uruguay 7.5 hours business pod on a 737. Awesome.
@Useroon
@Useroon 5 күн бұрын
Copa just started service in my home airport!
@karlossargeant3872
@karlossargeant3872 8 күн бұрын
I hope to fly on Copa Airlines for sure.
@stanleovart
@stanleovart 4 күн бұрын
9:03 😂 i first heard that meal option was a banana opium cake. What!??? Well, typical style for the countries down here 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@stere0xide
@stere0xide 8 күн бұрын
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
@briankenney1433 7 күн бұрын
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
@stere0xide 7 күн бұрын
@@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
@Footballofficial616
@Footballofficial616 8 күн бұрын
First. Also huge fan 😀 w planes 🔥🔥
@matiasjacobsen2647
@matiasjacobsen2647 8 күн бұрын
Really glad to see an airline like Copa getting some representation, they fly down here to Argentina and all around the americas
@kenwaterman7799
@kenwaterman7799 5 күн бұрын
We've been to Panama a few times. Panama City has more skyscrapers then New York City and spread out for miles.
@wuzen-productions
@wuzen-productions 7 күн бұрын
Going to Caracas from Toronto on Copa airlines tomorrow 👌
@airfreak75
@airfreak75 7 күн бұрын
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.
@JulianBark
@JulianBark 6 күн бұрын
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.
@davidcole333
@davidcole333 7 күн бұрын
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.
@Dexter037S4
@Dexter037S4 5 күн бұрын
YUL reached capacity in the 60s, it's why the white elephant/auto racing track Mirabel was even built.
@apenguinplays2238
@apenguinplays2238 4 күн бұрын
I’m gonna be going through Montreal airport in two days from now
@NatesPlaneSpotting
@NatesPlaneSpotting 8 күн бұрын
Cool
@charlieolson2156
@charlieolson2156 6 күн бұрын
Ah yes the left main touchdown and bounce. Lovely
@e.1145
@e.1145 7 күн бұрын
i was on HP-9908CMP on CM472 PTY-LAX on that day lol
@FireDawg276
@FireDawg276 3 күн бұрын
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.
@GermanDiManzo
@GermanDiManzo 4 күн бұрын
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.
@claycassin8437
@claycassin8437 7 күн бұрын
So did I!
@Mack8994
@Mack8994 8 күн бұрын
Nice video Alex. Did you spend time in Panama City? My home country and I’ve flown Copa many times. They are consistent.
@jazzcupjoey
@jazzcupjoey 7 күн бұрын
Copa's registration is a sentence lol
@michaelweibel9891
@michaelweibel9891 Күн бұрын
Hi Alex, Air North/ Yukon Air picked up a new to them 737-800!! Hopefully you make it up here for a review
@wikidsaviation
@wikidsaviation 8 күн бұрын
you should try avelo airlines!
@40cal2
@40cal2 8 күн бұрын
That livery looks.... similar....
@Capt.Umber_Raina
@Capt.Umber_Raina 8 күн бұрын
Definitely gives a “you may copy my homework just make a little bit different for the teacher” kind of energy 😂😂😂
@40cal2
@40cal2 8 күн бұрын
YES lol
@mvg2993
@mvg2993 8 күн бұрын
That landing... yikes. Were the conditions difficult or do they just hate tires in Panama?
@GastónM-x3s
@GastónM-x3s 6 күн бұрын
I was in a flight to Panamá city from Cancun and only was 3 hours
@freshpotatolikesaviation
@freshpotatolikesaviation 4 күн бұрын
I still am questioning Copa's livery, from the side and window/engine views it literally looks like United
@ManuelGuzman067
@ManuelGuzman067 21 сағат бұрын
Thought it looked like United airlines and Continental logo ✈️
@PanAmguy-np7et
@PanAmguy-np7et 8 күн бұрын
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
@AlexPraglowskiAviation 8 күн бұрын
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
@PanAmguy-np7et 7 күн бұрын
@@AlexPraglowskiAviation Thanks, I guess you were there at the right time.
@jasonputerbaugh9965
@jasonputerbaugh9965 5 күн бұрын
I like copa airlines
@etos2
@etos2 2 күн бұрын
Hi Alex, what about Tocumen airport vs Montreal? 😊
@TeddyBearGaming999
@TeddyBearGaming999 6 күн бұрын
Those seats are the exact same as united use on their newer 737 interiors. I find them pretty uncomfortable on longer trips
@luckydropwhat5austinshao303
@luckydropwhat5austinshao303 7 күн бұрын
copa is great! but when i took the flight from montreal to panama the food was pretty mid.(i had churros)
@Northernmike100
@Northernmike100 4 күн бұрын
I’m Canadian and Montreal is my Mothers home town, as well as what I consider to be an awesome city. That being said, YUL is one of the worst Airports in Canada. Ottawa, Calgary and many others are so much better!
@FalIenz
@FalIenz Күн бұрын
I swear copa airlines livery looks like united airlines livery idk why
@Juneau1623
@Juneau1623 8 күн бұрын
People from the capital region/albany
@MarkBrandonAviation
@MarkBrandonAviation 8 күн бұрын
#NoRegrets
@PanAmguy-np7et
@PanAmguy-np7et 8 күн бұрын
As a Panamanian my self I can say the same thing re-visiting my home country every year.
@crjetpilot
@crjetpilot 8 күн бұрын
Would be interested to know how much legroom you’d have had in seat 21F on any other airline? Even if it was an A330, or a 787, I doubt you’d have any extra space (comparing apples to apples). I’ve flown on Copa several times. I’d rate them well above average,if not to the top. Great product, consistently great customer service! The seatbelt sign is at the captain’s discretion. Perhaps there was forecasted turbulence along the route, or reports from other aircraft of turbulence. If you choose to leave your seat, it’s at your own risk. That’s how things go in today’s lawsuit happy world.
@Chickenbus22
@Chickenbus22 7 күн бұрын
I’ve done 7 hours on a 737-800 from Panama City to Buenos several times. Copa has an excellent operation, though the service is pretty meh
@JohnAnderson-sq8lt
@JohnAnderson-sq8lt 5 күн бұрын
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?
@BottomLin3Op
@BottomLin3Op 6 күн бұрын
I always thought United owned Copa or had some type of dealing with them.
@raneilmyersrdtp4938
@raneilmyersrdtp4938 6 күн бұрын
Go to Jamaica
@Canadian76
@Canadian76 7 күн бұрын
Thought they shut down years ago
@carlospalomeras3497
@carlospalomeras3497 8 күн бұрын
In wich airline you will be traveling donesticly?
@charlesthistlethwaite
@charlesthistlethwaite 7 күн бұрын
Copa got unceremoniously dumped in the United Continental merger after following CO from SkyTeam to the Star Alliance and suffers from limited code share connections with UA. Most of the 737Max flights are timed as red-eyes which is where their lie-flat dreams product really shines (I'm 6'4“ and can't do the 31“ pitch either). YVR or YYC to PTY would be one of the longest 737 flights in the world.
@JakobIsaiahLadiero
@JakobIsaiahLadiero 7 күн бұрын
Bruh why does the livery look like the OG United livery?
@Northernmike100
@Northernmike100 4 күн бұрын
Because UA got COs Shares in CM when they merged. As well both UA and CM are Star Members!
@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621
@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621 8 күн бұрын
Copa “our livery totally isn’t based off Continental/United” Airlines
@afdkj
@afdkj 7 күн бұрын
They are part owners.
@KuostA
@KuostA 6 күн бұрын
@@afdkj were.
@vananything
@vananything 8 күн бұрын
United, frozen in time ~15 years ago.
@Hamza-ek8xy
@Hamza-ek8xy 7 күн бұрын
6:25 what song is this? Thank you
@lonistewart3405
@lonistewart3405 7 күн бұрын
Did the plane get deiced?
@BismanAirwaysOffical
@BismanAirwaysOffical 7 күн бұрын
Couldn’t you fly from YYZ to panama city instead on YUL?
@Patrickair4444
@Patrickair4444 7 күн бұрын
I wonder why Copa airlines doesn’t serve Edmonton Calgary or Vancouver
@NayTableIguess
@NayTableIguess 8 күн бұрын
I know u will never reply but can u fly from Winnipeg to Puerto Vallarta on Westjet
@killercan10
@killercan10 7 күн бұрын
YUL. I still don't get why they didn't go for broke on Mirabel and complete it all the way with the projected 6 total runways. Instead they banked on Dorval, with no room to grow it.
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