The new route will link passengers from Tampa with Central American countries and those in South America, through Copa's hub in Panama.

No details have been released about the flight, to verify if Copa Airlines will use a Boeing 737 aircraft. The duration of the flight will be approximately two and a half hours.

Source: Tbo.com

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