Between January and September of this year, 47,826 passengers from the English market came into the country, 9% more than in the same period in 2016.
So far this year the English market has gained ground, positioning itself as the largest generator of tourists from the European continent, accounting for 47,826 international arrivals (from January to September), registering a growth of 9.1% over the same period last year.
A Spanish airline and the Panamanian government are negotiating an increase from 5 to 7 in the number of weekly flights between the two countries.
Iberia and the Tourism Authority of Panama are in talks to increase in the next few months the number of weekly flights carried out between Bajaras in Madrid Airport and Tocumen airport terminal.
Prensa.com reports: "The Spanish airline, which merged with British Airways established direct flights to Panama in 2010, and with the passing of the years it has increased its frequency to the country due to increased passenger flow between both destinations. "
Seven airlines in Asia, Europe and the UAE are discussing starting direct flights to Panama because of its facilities as a connection center for Latin America.
The most advanced negotiations are with Lufthansa and British Airways, said the manager of Tocumen S.A., Juan Carlos Pino.
"Meanwhile, Asian airlines that are already exploring mounting a hub in Panama are, Korean Air from Korea, and Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong , Singapore Airlines and EVA Airways from Taiwan", noted an article in Panamaamerica.com.pa.
The airline analyzes the possibility to establish a Panama – London flight starting March 2011.
Flights to Puerto Rico will start in March and plans are to make a stop in Panama.
British Airways (BA) "is interested in using the Tocumen hub for passengers to make connections to other destinations in Latin America," says the article in Prensa.com.