What happened
Copa Airlines announced an expansion of its Panama Stopover program, increasing the allowable stay duration from seven days to 15 days for connecting passengers. The change allows travelers to explore Panama's beaches, rainforests, and cultural attractions before continuing to their final destination without paying extra airfare. The airline aims to attract 250,000 visitors in 2026 by leveraging its hub at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Passengers can book the stopover by selecting the "multi-city/stopover" tab on Copa's website. This move parallels similar programs by Icelandair, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates