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Aerial view of Tocumen Airport and (above) the main terminal building. connects the two satellites, has space for four aircraft, two of them on remote stands. The hub is a source of great pride for Copa. “We have created such an efficient operation, which is a big part of our success,” comments Ganse. “Most of our traffic is connecting, so we have a maximum connect time of an hour, and a minimum connect time of 30 minutes. Copa contracts its catering to LSG Sky Chefs (Airways, June 1998). But it operates its own catering trucks, which Ganse says is more efficient and saves money. Tocumén has some advantages, being one of the few airports in Latin America that has two parallel runways, which can easily handle increased traffic. And it enjoys great weatheræit is closed for less than an hour each year. During the airline’s two peak periodsæDecember/January and July/August—college students are hired to help direct and move connecting passengers. The students wear bright red T-shirts, and are paid a small wage and given a free ticket on Copa’s system. This program has been a big success and, unlike in some parts of the world, the airline’s unions so far have not objected. Ganse often comes to the airport’s President’s Club Lounge, Copa Airlines now has one of the youngest fleets in Latin America and is the largest Boeing 737NG in the region. 18 April 2003 PHOTOS:THOMAS D MAYES Jr
Fast Facts Copa Airlines (Compañía Panameña de Aviación) IATA: CM ICAO: CMP IATA/ARC: 230 RADIO: Copa Ave Justo Arosemena y Calle 39 Tel: +507 227 2522 Apartado, Postal 1572 Fax: +507 227 1952 Panamá 1, Res:1 800 359 2672 (US) Panamá PR: +1 507 227 0116 Email: cserv@mail.copa.com.pa Website: www.copaair.com Cities served: Central America: Guatemala City, San Salvador, Managua, San José, Panama City North America: Cancún, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Orlando Caribbean: La Habana [Havana], Kingston, Puerto Principe, San Juan, Santo Domingo South America: Barranquilla, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Cali, Caracas, Cartagena, Guayaquil, Lima, Medellín, Quito, Santiago, São Paulo FFP:Continental OnePass Traffic: (estimated 2002) Passengers: 1.1 million THOMAS D MAYES Jr GIANFRANCO BETING where he proudly oversees the airport’s operations. Staff affectionately refer to one area as ‘Larry’s Office’, but on this night someone is sitting in his favorite spot. As the dark of evening settles over Panamá, the lights of incoming aircraft can be seen in the distance, lining up for final approach. As a Copa Airlines 737 touches down, Ganse says with pride, “Copa is a good airline, but we have all the pieces to be a great airline.” Founded:August 30, 1944 Start date:May 5, 1947 Chairman: Alberto C Motta CEO: Pedro Heilbron Employees: 2,300 Ownership: Motta Internacional (51%), Continental Airlines (49%) Fleet Type No Seats Engines Boeing 737-200 8 C8Y106 PW JT8D-15 Boeing 737-700 12 C12Y112 CFM56-7B24 On order 737-700 4 (+4 options) 2 (+2 options) (C14Y141) delivery from October 2003 19
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