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Cheap Flights to Panama

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$254
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro2 stops$735
David
David1 stop$306
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$254
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro2 stops$735
David
David1 stop$306

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Recent round-trip flight deals to Panama

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22
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7:00 am - 2:02 pmBWI-PTY
7h 02m1 stop
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3:27 pm - 12:11 amPTY-BWI
8h 44m1 stop
$244Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 2:21 pmBWI-PTY
8h 21m1 stop
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3:46 pm - 12:19 amPTY-BWI
8h 33m1 stop
$254Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 21
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4:59 am - 8:06 amMIA-PTY
3h 07mnonstop
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8:25 am - 11:36 amPTY-MIA
3h 11mnonstop
$276Copa Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
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2:05 am - 4:55 pmMIA-PTY
14h 50m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 10:30 pmPTY-MIA
7h 35m1 stop
$277Avianca
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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5:10 am - 6:55 pmMIA-PTY
13h 45m2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:05 pmPTY-MIA
7h 20m1 stop
$279Avianca
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
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4:59 am - 8:06 amMIA-PTY
3h 07mnonstop
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6:11 pm - 9:22 pmPTY-MIA
3h 11mnonstop
$294Copa Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 3:00 pmATL-PTY
7h 42m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 9:36 pmPTY-ATL
7h 06m1 stop
$445American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 3:00 pmATL-PTY
18h 42m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 11:16 amPTY-ATL
18h 36m2 stops
$449American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 5:07 pmIAD-PTY
8h 52m1 stop
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8:55 am - 10:18 pmPTY-IAD
13h 23m1 stop
$473United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:38 pmBWI-PTY
11h 38m1 stop
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11:35 am - 10:25 pmPTY-BWI
10h 50m1 stop
$506United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama

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

What is the cheapest flight to Panama?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Panama from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Panama City, at $249 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $249.

How much is a flight to Panama?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Panama from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Panama costs $409 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $93 for the route Raleigh (RDU) to Panama City (PTY). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Miami to Panama City which costs $407 on average, and Orlando to Panama City, which costs $478 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Panama, 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 the United States to Panama is October, when tickets cost $517 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $708 and $696 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Panama?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama, 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 the United States to Panama, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Panama?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama is Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), with an average flight price of $270.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Panama City

FAQs - booking Panama flights

  • If I want to go to the district of Chepo, what is the best way for me to get there from the United States?

    When you plan on visiting the district of Chepo, you will first need to fly into Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Once you have landed at PTY, you can then either rent a car or take a taxi to head to Chepo, which is approximately a 20 to 25 minutes drive away.

  • Are there direct flights from the United States to Panama?

    Those that are flying to Panama from the United States can fly directly to their destination from a variety of different cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. There are a few different companies that frequently service these flights, including American Airlines, COPA, and United Airlines.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Panama?

    For United States citizens to enter Panama, they are required to have a passport that will be valid for at least three additional months after their date of entry. They must also be in possession of a return flight back to the United States or a flight to a different destination. Tourists can only stay in Panama for up to 180 days if they do not possess a visa.

  • If I plan on renting a car in Panama, what are some of the child seat laws I need to know about?

    If you will be renting a car once your flight has landed in Panama, keep in mind that all children under the age of five are required to be in an appropriate car seat in the rear of the vehicle. The car seat must be fitted properly and appropriate for the child’s size and age.

  • If I will be travelling to Panama for the Festival de la Mejorana en Guararé, what is the best way to get there from the United States?

    When travelling to Panama for the Festival de la Mejorana en Guararé, you will need to travel to the province of Los Santos on the Azuero Peninsula where the event takes place. To do this, you can go to Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), which is less than a 20 minute drive from the province. You may first need to fly to Tocumen International Airport, as CTD primarily operates domestic flights.

  • If I plan on visiting Bugaba District, what is the best way for me to get there from the United States?

    If you will be spending time in the Bugaba District, you will need to fly into Enrique Malek International Airport. This airport is around a 20 to 30 minute drive from the heart of this district.

  • Which US airports fly directly to Panama?

    Several airports in the United States offer direct flights to Panama. They include San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Las Vegas International Airport (LAS), Los Angeles McCarran International Airport (LAX), Chicago O’Hare Airport (0RD), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Denver International Airport (DEN), Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), Tampa International Airport (TPA), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)also provide direct flights to Panama.

  • If I want to visit Panama Canal, what is the best way of getting there from the United States?

    Tocumen International Airport is the only airport in Panama with international flights from the United States. Therefore, you must take flights to the airport and proceed to Panama Canal. Once you get to Tocumen International Airport, you can fly to the nearest airport, Balboa (BLB). You can get on seven-minute taxi rides to the canal from Balboa Airport. You can also opt for a taxi or a town car ride from PTY to the canal in 25 minutes.

  • What is the best way of travelling to San Miguelito?

    Most flights from the United States only arrive at Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport. Therefore, travellers will have to arrive in Panama City first. Once you get to the airport, you can take a taxi, a shuttle, or drive to the airport. A taxi takes about ten minutes to get to San Miguelito. Alternatively, you can take shuttles to Metro mall Mall within fifteen minutes. You can also rent a car and drive within ten minutes. Finally, you can take a town car from the airport to the city in 11 minutes.

  • Which driving laws do I need to know before renting a car in a Panama airport?

    When driving in Panama, always carry your passport, your country’s driver's license, and an International Driver’s permit. If you encounter the Panama Police when driving, they will ask for these documents. Driving is done on the right side of the road, and the driver and passengers must wear seatbelts in the front. Alos, children under five must be seated in a particular car seat in the rear. Distracted driving is prohibited.

  • What are my options if I’m flying from the East Central Region of USA?

    When coming from the East Central Region, the suitable airport would be Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). It provides direct one-stop and two-stop flights to Panama. Copa Airlines offers direct flights to Panama. However, Delta, American, and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Panama.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Panama?

    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 the United States to Panama.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Panama 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 the United States to Panama?

    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 from the United States to Panama with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from the United States to Panama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $532. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $577 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $339 on average. Morning departures are around 71% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $628.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Panama? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Panama for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl $477, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $895, from Los Angeles $978
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Panama flight deals.
  • One destination that is particularly popular for those travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can usually find flights that only require two layovers for this route and they are often operated by companies such as American and COPA Airlines.
  • If you plan on visiting Santiago, known for being the capital of the province of Veraguas, you will want to plan on flying into Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP), which is located less than a 10min drive from the city center. It mainly services domestic flights, so you will likely need to have a layover at Tocumen International Airport before arriving at your destination.
  • Travellers that are planning on going to Panama for Fiestas Patrias, a famous annual celebration that is in honor of the country’s separation from Colombia in 1903, will want to fly into Tocumen International Airport. This event typically takes place in downtown Panama City, which is around a 20 minute drive from the airport.
  • Those that will be spending time in the city of David, which is the capital of the Chiriquí Province, will often find it convenient to fly into Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV). This transportation hub serves the city of David and is one of the largest airports in the country.
  • To visit Colón, a vibrant town that is the capital of Colón Province, you will want to fly to Enrique Adolfo Jiménez International Airport (ONX). This airport is conveniently located directly in the city, but primarily services domestic flights, so you may need to travel there from Tocumen International Airport.
  • Individuals that are heading to Panama from the southeast part of the United States will often fly out of Miami International Airport (MIA). You can often find many non-stop flights between these two destinations, with them frequently being serviced by airlines such as American, COPA, and Spirit. For those futher north should consider taking flights to Panama from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL). Even though the airport does not have direct flights, you can take advantage of the one-stop flights by American, United, and Delta Airlines.
  • Travellers coming from the East Coast area of the United States of America can take flights from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JFK provides direct flights to PTY. American Airlines and Delta Airlines offer one-stop flights to Panama. Alternatively try Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From both of these travel hubs, you can often find direct flights that are serviced by companies like COPA and United Airlines.
  • Travelers in United States’ capital can take flights from Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). It provides direct flights by Copa Airlines to Panama. Alternatively, you can get on one-stop flights by Delta, Avianca, United, and American Airlines.
  • When coming from the North Texas parts of the United States, consider taking your flight from Dallas. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) provides flights to Panama. Delta Airlines and American Airlines provide one-stop flights on the route. United and Delta Airlines also have one-stop flights to Panama. They have layovers in Miami, Houston, or Atlanta. Alternatively try taking flights from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport provides flights to Panama. United and Copa Airlines provide direct flights from IAH to Panama. In addition, Delta and American Airlines offer one-stop flights on the route.
  • When taking flights from the Northwestern region of the United States, consider taking your flight from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Alaska Airlines and Copa provide one-stop flights from SEA to Panama. They have layovers in Los Angeles. American Airlines also offers one-stop flights with a layover in Miami.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Panama? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

6.0 GoodDavid, Oct 2025JFK - KEF
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The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

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

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

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

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