Copa Airlines Inks Agreement with SkyTeam to Join Alliance as Associate Member

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. announced it has signed a formal agreement with the SkyTeam global airline alliance, confirming Copa is on track to join the alliance as an Associate member.

The agreement is a formal step forward in Copa’s ongoing membership process, which will culminate in the airline becoming an Associate member later this year.

The signing marks Copa Airlines’ entry into a very select group of Latin American carriers who participate in, or are associated with, a global airline alliance.

As a SkyTeam Associate, Copa Airlines will work with SkyTeam partners to implement all necessary alliance standards and requirements. Upon completion of this task, Copa Airlines will receive formal approval from the SkyTeam Governing Board, becoming an official SkyTeam Associate member.

Once in SkyTeam, Copa Airlines’ passengers will have access to a wide variety of additional perks and benefits. Passengers will be able to earn the miles of their choice on any SkyTeam flight and use their miles for reward travel to over 500 travel destinations worldwide on any SkyTeam partner.

They will also have access to SkyTeam VIP lounges where applicable. Additionally, with a single check-in process, Copa passengers will have access to a vast network of global flights, more fare options, seamless connectivity among carriers, and unified customer service under the SkyTeam banner.