COPA Question
Jan 29, 2011, 1:25 pm
#1
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COPA Question
I am travelling PDX-EZE in February and found a J fare on COPA via LAX that is half of LAN's J fare and 1/3 of DL/AA/UA. Has anyone flown COPA in J ? I know they fly 737's and connect via PTY. Is this a worthwhile option or do you get what you pay for ?
Jan 29, 2011, 3:27 pm
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Get what you pay for here -- essentially a domestic US seat with upgraded service (akin to what US carriers offer to northern South America). In my opinion, take the LAN flight in J -- best option of the four (LA, DL, UA, AA).
Jan 29, 2011, 3:44 pm
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If you want a proper J product then skip Copa. If you are OK with the domestic F seat and pretty good meal/service options (but cruddy IFE) and want the potential for a quick trip to the Canal on a layover then the Copa option is quite nice.
But definitely a case of getting what you pay for.
Here are some photos and a couple links from my trips on CM last year:
Panama City is Still Amazing
A Weekend aboard Copa Air
But definitely a case of getting what you pay for.
Here are some photos and a couple links from my trips on CM last year:
Panama City is Still Amazing
A Weekend aboard Copa Air
Jan 29, 2011, 4:47 pm
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Thank you for your feedback. I actually just booked the trip on LAN. Routing is PDX-LAX (on AS 737-800) LAX-LIM (LAN 767) LIM-EZE (LAN 767) with the same routing/equipment on the return. First time on LAN as well.
