PTY Terminal 2: Oct 2018
Apr 29, 2020, 7:03 am
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Is 2024 based on some sort of construction schedule? Or a projection based on when demand will require more gates?
It was relatively close to opening, but it's obvious they're not going to need it for a while. Copa is projecting < 40 flights/day when it restarts. I suppose they'll close half of the existing terminal until traffic picks up.
It was relatively close to opening, but it's obvious they're not going to need it for a while. Copa is projecting < 40 flights/day when it restarts. I suppose they'll close half of the existing terminal until traffic picks up.
Sep 17, 2020, 6:56 am
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March 2021
At least that's the latest extension on the construction contract. A nice image of the check-in area here. Who knows when they might be put in service.
https://www.critica.com.pa/nacional/...de-2021-588042
https://www.critica.com.pa/nacional/...de-2021-588042
Sep 17, 2020, 1:07 pm
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At least that's the latest extension on the construction contract. A nice image of the check-in area here. Who knows when they might be put in service.
https://www.critica.com.pa/nacional/...de-2021-588042
https://www.critica.com.pa/nacional/...de-2021-588042
Jun 14, 2022, 8:17 pm
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Finally! June 22, 2022
An email arrived from Copa:We are pleased to announce that as of June 22, Copa Airlines will operate from the new Terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport.
The new and spacious Terminal 2 facilities will provide our passengers a comfortable experience. We will have 38 check-in counters and 22 self-service kiosks, which include 11 counters and 4 self-service kiosks for the convenience of our ConnectMiles PreferMembers.
When your flight departs from Panama:
New Copa Club? New fast-track premier lines?
The new and spacious Terminal 2 facilities will provide our passengers a comfortable experience. We will have 38 check-in counters and 22 self-service kiosks, which include 11 counters and 4 self-service kiosks for the convenience of our ConnectMiles PreferMembers.
When your flight departs from Panama:
- The entrance to the airport for check-in will only be through Terminal 2.
- If you are traveling with luggage, you must proceed to Terminal 2 to check it in.
- If you do Web Check-In you must also go to Terminal 2 to enter the airport.
- Immigration and customs processes to enter Panama will be in Terminal 2.
- If you checked luggage with Copa Airlines, it will be delivered to customs in Terminal 2 regardless of the terminal or gate where your flight arrived.
- The exit from the airport will only be through Terminal 2.
New Copa Club? New fast-track premier lines?
Jun 20, 2022, 8:19 pm
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Seems UA is making the move to Terminal 2 as well. It also states that baggage handling will be much improved. Waiting for baggage for arriving CM flights was often a lengthy wait.
https://newsroompanama.com/business/...-and-tourism-1
The image in that link is quite old. The new Metro branch to the airport connects to the right end of the new terminal and seems nearly complete.
https://newsroompanama.com/business/...-and-tourism-1
The image in that link is quite old. The new Metro branch to the airport connects to the right end of the new terminal and seems nearly complete.
Jun 23, 2022, 1:19 am
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I flew out of PTY on Tuesday afternoon (on an AF 787 that went tech Saturday night so almost 72 hours delayed) - the metro construction did seem quite complete. I hope I can use it the next time I am around which should be September.
Jul 7, 2022, 11:12 am
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New T2 Lounge is confirmed open. Looks to be in network with Priority Pass.
https://www.copaair.com/en/web/us/copa-club
Youtube Video is in Spanish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJpiyI5B2Do
https://www.copaair.com/en/web/us/copa-club
Youtube Video is in Spanish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJpiyI5B2Do
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Jul 7, 2022, 8:57 pm
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New Lounge
Looks nice, and it seems they have food that doesn't come in a plastic wrapper. A friend visited and said it was pretty loud, with a lot of terminal noise bouncing up to that open layout.
Jul 8, 2022, 7:50 am
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Is true, has lot noise additional has terrace in case you want feel the the war weather inside the airport.
Sep 7, 2022, 11:52 pm
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Does anyone know where this pedestrian corridor is located? Is it at airside or landside?https://panamatocumen.com/en/faqs
https://panamatocumen.com/en/faqs
How is the connection between the terminals?
Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by a 170-meter-long pedestrian corridor.
Sep 8, 2022, 5:21 am
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