Originally Posted by
ricktoronto
If it says member, just joining starts as a member, so join, which is free. Which is pretty cheap.
It says ConnectMiles PreferMember passengers. I believe that this means Silver or higher, even though the lowest tier (where everyone starts) is called "Member" on ConnectMiles. But you are not a PreferMember at this stage.
Solid choice of wording on their part!
Cheapest way to get this is to get a BAC Visa Infinite or BAC Amex Plat Connect Miles cards, but enjoy the fun of trying to open a bank account in Panama
Originally Posted by
ricktoronto
However reading their website small sports equipment which excludes skis can be part of the baggage allowance if you are a Prefer Member (which is free). The only advantage seems to be that weight or size (of the various "small" items) is not an issue for members. This likely is a benefit mainly for golfers.
The large items are clearly separate , cost $150, have nothing to do with Prefer Member status and one pair of skis is allowed per fee. They are not part of the regular allowance though so that means normal luggage is not reduced by the paid for items.
Disagree with this, after reading this page:
https://www.copaair.com/en/web/us/mu...ents-equipment
Originally Posted by Copa Website
Copa Airlines is updating its sports equipment policy. Sports equipment is divided into two categories: small sports equipment and large sports equipment. This policy will apply to all flights effective August 1, 2018.ConnectMiles PreferMember passengers may check sports equipment as part of their luggage allowance (overweight and oversize fees will not apply). Passengers exceeding the number of items in their luggage allowance will be required to pay the fee of USD150.00 per item of sports equipment.
BOLDING mine
It then goes on to split up what it means by small and large pieces. Both of these are free for Silver+ from their wording here imo, so long as you are at or under your total baggage allowance. It might well be different wording in the Spanish version, or elsewhere on their site or in the terms. Welcome to Panama