Copa Airlines is set to increase its flights between Panama and Port of Spain come June 5th, 2024.
The Tourism Ministry says the number of airline frequencies will increase from seven to 10 times weekly, with additional frequencies operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
According to the Ministry, this development signifies an increase in access to Panama markets and an opportunity for increased leisure, trade links and accessibility to T&T’s offerings.
Here is the full statement from the Ministry:
In a statement, the Ministry said:
“Trinidad and Tobago is set to welcome an influx of visitors with the expansion of flight services to the destination by Copa Airlines.
“Starting June 5, 2024, Copa Airlines will increase the number of airline frequencies to and from Port of Spain from seven times weekly to 10 times weekly, with additional frequencies operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.”
“The Ministries of Tourism, Culture and the Arts and Works and Transport, along with the Airport Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Tourism Trinidad Limited, [have] been working consistently to form strategic alliances with Copa and other airlines servicing the Latin American region in an effort to enter new markets and to increase demand for new flights to the destination.”
“This development signifies an increase in access to Panama markets and an opportunity for increased leisure and trade linkages and accessibility to Trinidad and Tobago’s diverse offerings.”
The Ministry said this news comes as Trinidad and Tobago continues to welcome regional and international visitors to the destination for Carnival 2024.
The Ministry said while the total number of visitors has not yet been collated, Sabre Market Intelligence projects a 36 per cent increase in incoming flights to Trinidad and Tobago and a 30 per cent increase in seating capacity during the January to February 2024, in comparison to 2023.