The Panamanian airline Copa Airlines has suspended its operations until next September 4.
The airline explains that it has proceeded to implement a series of measures of hygiene and disinfection related coronavirus to ensure the welfare of their passenger in order to restart its operations in the future.
Despite having our fleet ashore, we are not resting, we continue to work hard for when you return, says Copa.
It details among the measures and recommendations to users the following:
For flights with connection in Panama:
- During the waiting in the room, it is recommended to try to maintain the physical distance measurements.
- They will carry out the boarding process, respecting the physical distance measures recommended by the health authorities.
- The approach will be in groups, from back to front. We will separate the call between them to reduce the number of passengers in line.
- At airports that have electronic readers, they should perform a self-boarding by placing the boarding pass (boarding pass) on the scanning devices and showing their passport to our agent at the door to reduce physical interactions.
- When they arrive at Tocumen International Airport, they will take their temperature.
- Tocumen International Airport will have a recurring cleaning and disinfection plan for its facilities.
For flights departing from Panama:
- The entrance to the airport will only be allowed for travelers. If you require special assistance, you can enter with a companion.
- You must enter with your mask on, its use will be mandatory at all times and in all airport facilities.
- Upon entering, the temperature will be taken with thermal imaging cameras.
- The access doors will have disinfection mats.
- To keep the user informed, talkers and screens will be installed at different points of the airport, communicating the biosafety measures that must be respected.
- Tocumen International Airport will have a recurring cleaning and disinfection plan for its facilities.
Flights to Panama
- The measures will depend on the departure airport.
- During waiting in the room, efforts should be made to maintain physical distance measurements.
- They will carry out the boarding process, respecting the physical distance measures recommended by the health authorities.
- The approach will be in groups, from back to front. We will separate the call between them to reduce the number of passengers in line.
- At airports that have electronic readers, they will need to self-board by placing the boarding pass (boarding pass) on scanning devices and showing their passport to agents at the door to reduce physical interactions.
- Copa Airines indicates that they may vary as the health crisis in the region evolves, depending on government regulations.