Copa Airlines is a bit of a powerhouse in Latin America, connecting the region via its hub in Panama (PTY). The airline is incredibly efficient, operating an all-Boeing 737 fleet, and is known for its attractive fares, good schedule, and operational reliability.
If you ask me, up until now, the one biggest downside to the Copa passenger experience has been the carrier’s lack of inflight connectivity. That will finally be changing, and Copa is going from zero to hero on this front, by rolling out Starlink. The catch? Copa is the first airline to not offer this on a complimentary basis, which is a bit puzzling.
Starlink is known for its high-speed, low-latency broadband internet, and the service is offered gate to gate. Starlink Wi-Fi allows for live streaming, productivity similar to on the ground (with high upload and download speeds), gaming, e-commerce, and more. Note that Starlink isn’t allowing inflight voice or video calls with this service.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
