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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Panama City (TPA-PTY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Panama City

Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Sep 14
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2:15 pm - 12:45 amTPA-PTY
11h 30m1 stop
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3:20 am - 12:15 pmPTY-TPA
7h 55m1 stop
$379Avianca
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Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 31
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3:14 pm - 5:40 pmTPA-PTY
3h 26mnonstop
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9:04 am - 1:28 pmPTY-TPA
3h 24mnonstop
$383Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 15
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11:49 am - 2:14 pmTPA-PTY
27h 25m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 9:22 pmPTY-TPA
28h 52m1 stop
$388United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 28
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2:15 pm - 9:10 pmTPA-PTY
7h 55m1 stop
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3:19 am - 12:15 pmPTY-TPA
7h 56m1 stop
$389Avianca
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Sep 30
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7:00 am - 6:37 pmTPA-PTY
12h 37m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 10:37 amPTY-TPA
18h 07m1 stop
$397United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:52 pm - 2:31 pmTPA-PTY
20h 39m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 10:24 amPTY-TPA
19h 39m2 stops
$402American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 31
American Airlines Logo
3:34 pm - 12:54 pmTPA-PTY
22h 20m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 12:55 pmPTY-TPA
22h 00m2 stops
$408American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
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5:30 am - 9:10 pmTPA-PTY
16h 40m2 stops
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3:19 am - 12:15 pmPTY-TPA
7h 56m1 stop
Mon, Jul 14 - Sun, Jul 20
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4:12 pm - 10:36 amTPA-PTY
19h 24m2 stops
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3:20 am - 12:15 pmPTY-TPA
7h 55m1 stop
Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
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1:36 pm - 8:01 pmTPA-PTY
6h 25m1 stop
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3:17 pm - 8:34 amPTY-TPA
17h 17m1 stop
$561Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Panama City

 
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TPA's hub-and-spoke layout makes it easy to navigate, with efficient security lines at each concourse, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Panama City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Panama City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to Panama City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Tampa to Panama City, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Panama City is September, where tickets cost $413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $541 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to Panama City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $458 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to Panama City, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Panama City

  • Which airlines operating this route are known for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions?

    Among the airlines operating the Tampa to Panama City route, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines are known for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. These airlines employ several strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. They invest in fuel-efficient aircraft and regularly upgrade their fleets to incorporate newer, more environmentally friendly models.

  • Which airlines offer complimentary meal service in economy class for flights from Tampa to Panama City?

    Copa Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers that provide complimentary meal service for passengers traveling in Business Class. Apart from delectable meals, these airlines also offer a variety of beverages including beer and wine to add luxury and comfort to the journey.

  • Can I upgrade my ticket after I have already booked it?

    It is possible to upgrade your Tampa to Panama City ticket after booking, depending on the airline and the availability of upgraded seats. American Airlines allows you to request an upgrade for up to three legs of a trip. You can make your upgrade request at the time of booking or any other time before checking in.

  • Can I carry a personal item in addition to my carry-on bag from Tampa to Panama City?

    Yes, most airlines on this route will allow you to carry a personal item in addition to your carry-on bag. United Airlines allows these items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you, and they must be no larger than 9 x 10 x 17 inches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Panama City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Panama City was $160 for a one-way ticket and $379 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and Panama City?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tampa and on arrival in Panama City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Panama City?

    When flying out of Tampa you will be using Tampa. You will be landing at Panama City, also known as Panama City Tocumen Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to Panama City?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Panama City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Panama City?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to Panama City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Panama City?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tampa and Panama City.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to Panama City?

    There are nonstop flights from Tampa to Panama City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to Panama City, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Panama City are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $488 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and PTY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to Panama City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to break your Tampa (TPA) to Panama City (PTY) flight, common layover cities include Miami (MIA) when flying with American Airlines or LATAM Airlines. Copa Airlines offers layovers at either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), while Delta typically has layovers at Atlanta Jackson (ATL) to help you explore or relax before reaching Panama City.
  • For families traveling on the Tampa to Panama City route, we recommend booking United Airlines or Delta Airlines. These airlines provide pre-boarding for families with children under six, allowing them more time to settle in. Additionally, they offer an in-flight entertainment system with various channels and games suitable for kids.
  • If you have any dietary preferences, you can request a special meal in advance from your airlines, including Delta, Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa. We recommend requesting at least 24 to 48 hours before your scheduled departure to allow the airline better accommodate your dietary preferences.
  • You can bring your pet on the flight with you on your flight from Tampa to Panama City. Some airlines allow this service, and one of them is Spirit Airlines. However, it's important to note that when flying with Spirit Airlines, your pet will count as one-plus-one carry-on luggage. The dimensions of the pet container should not exceed 18"x14"x9" in overall dimensions and must fit under the seat in front of you.
  • If you are traveling with an elderly person from Tampa to Panama City, Delta, United, and Copa Airlines provide priority boarding, assistance with carry-on luggage, wheelchair aids, and special seating arrangements for the elderly. Just inform your airline in advance that you will need such services during the flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Panama City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tampa to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Tampa

Monday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Panama City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7964 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

8.0 ExcellentPatrick, Jun 2025JAX - BOS
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Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

Everything was great. Great service, excellent communication, and early arrival

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

We paid extra for the seats with extra leg room. But we were not allocated the seats with extra leg room nor refunded the money we paid for the seats.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

No entertainment yatem in flight at seat 51H. Would not shut down either leaving a self moving and openin and changing menus with changes in colors,images brightness levels sort of the type when you get sleep deprivation and image overload when being tortured during an interrogation. 8 hours worth of it. Unable to place backpack underneath seat on that chair. One female stewardess was excellent as she gave up her carryon's space for my backpack but the rest of the iberia crew were very sharp an chtting during the whole flight. The plane did not have hot water so nobody had coffee nor tea. The plane was not up to par to be flying.

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Uncomfortable seats and flight attendant was rude as she insisted on waking up my husband to ask him if he wanted a drink. When he said that he was sleeping, she replied “without an attitude “. He was seated at 8c

No food/snack served during the flight. Crew wasn’t interested at all. Flew American First but flying low cost with Ryanair is even better

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

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