Copa Airlines commenced operations in 1947, and has since grown to operate a fleet of more than 100 Boeing 737 family aircraft. In June 2012, the Panamanian flag carrier became a member of Star Alliance , solidifying its status as a major player in the Americas region. Today, Copa Airlines serves more than 80 destinations across the Americas from its hub at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

The latest data from ch-aviation shows that Copa Airlines operates a fleet of 32 Boeing 737 MAX 9s, with an average age of just over three years old. The carrier is currently the third-largest operator of the 737 MAX 9, after United Airlines (78 aircraft) and Alaska Airlines (59 aircraft). Copa Airlines has two different configurations of the aircraft: Economy class Business class Total 150 16 166 162 12 174 Using data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, what are the longest routes that Copa Airlines will operate with the Boeing 737 MAX 9 in December 2024? 5 Panama City (PTY) - Florianópolis (FLN) 3,262 miles In fifth place, spanning a distance of 3,262 miles, is one of Copa Airlines' newest routes - Florianópolis.

The carrier launched flights to the city's Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) in June 2024, and in December, will operate 17 flights in each direction. Hercílio Luz International Airport processed 3.9 million passengers in 2023, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak to make it the busiest year in the airport's history.

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