COPA AIR - Star Alliance

[brodes18]

Big improvement - lie flat on a 737 is a big change for what can be offered on narrow body these days. Nice review from Sam:

[dm123]

Not sure if this is the right thread - poked around and did a quick google search and this seems best option so far - still new to posting so please advise/move if there's a better option or someone already mentioned this.

Just flew JFK-PTY return recently, working on the PTY TR hope to have it up here soon.

In the meantime Copa doesn't currently offer KSML, tried requesting from agent but they apparently don't have most specialty meals now.
https://www.copaair.com/en/web/pa/airline-meals




As well the entertainment selection for kids seemed quite sparse - 6 tv shows and 3 movies iirc - my kids ended up rewatching the 2 episodes of curious george a few times.

[ponash123]

What's my best option for booking a Copa flight with points?
I have a few hundred thousand Chase UR points that I can transfer to United, the flight I want doesn't show up on United's site.

[Aviw]

What's my best option for booking a Copa flight with points?
I have a few hundred thousand Chase UR points that I can transfer to United, the flight I want doesn't show up on United's site.

Try AC

[ponash123]

Try AC

No luck

[ponash123]

I could book through Chase Travel, just not sure that's the best use of my points

[MoGro17]

Looking to book Basic Economy on Copa PTY-FLL. If I have UA plat (SA Gold) will Copa give me free luggage and seat selection? Just me, or addl party members too? Do I nneed to set up Copa account, or just using UA MP# will trigger bennies? ANy advice and help would be appreciated.

[MountainWest]

[Posted in travel hacks, but reposting here so COPA users can easily find:]

If someone with status on Copa books a ticket for someone else, that person receives all benefits associated with purchasers status.

Including 3 free bags, upgrades, fee waivers, flight discounts etc. They literally walk over to you when you board and offer you a drink and thank you for being a COPA Gold member. (I’m assuming this also works for other tiers.)

This even works for Star Alliance partners, such as United. You can enter Star alliance lounges, not just Copa lounge. They print GOLD on your boarding pass as if the passenger has gold status, so there is no akward explaining to do.