For the final stretch ofmy two times to Latin America review trip, I flewCopa Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX 9 ”Dreams” business classon the 6hr20min flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Panama City (PTY).
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I flew Copa Business Class on four segments last year and had exactly the same impression: food and drink underwhelming and a crew that seemed lacking any interest in passengers whilst performing their job on a "just do what is required" basis. Flights, however, were conveniently scheduled and performed on time.
I flew Copa business class exactly one year ago ORD-PTY, which is about the same stage length as
your flight here. Unfortunately, they deployed an older 737-800 on that route and the experience was inferior to what you experienced. Basically, US domestic first class seats, which were just ok but no flatbed. Not that it was needed, as our flight was scheduled at a more civilized time (roughly 13:00-22:00). The food catered in Chicago was a little better but still the same idea: cheap. That said, my bid on the business class seat was pretty cheap really and the flight was otherwise spot on, so I have no complaints at all. Did wish I got the MAX with the Collins seats though.
If the sandwich is plated , then passengers would have to open the tray, and the concept is to have it whenever you want .
As you can all see, this is a way superior product than Korean Air 787-10/A321neo and JAL A35K.
Even if you fear otherwise, do this on board Copa 737: "visualise yourself flying Qsuites or Air France or JAL or something of that kind! ;)" and you'll be alright.
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Copa always has bad food and drinks. Too bad because they could be a much better airline given their ties with United and their positioning at where North and South America meet.
Isn't that the same seat that Delta uses on its 757s and 767s with lie-flat seats? It's pretty incredible for a 737.
Thank you, for once, for lacing your sarcasm with honey. No one’s going to buy it, that’s for sure. Get off the internet.
P.S.: I don’t think it’s worth my time to reply to (or even read) comments by this multifaceted troll, but since this is the flight that I apparently forced Ben to fly on (ha!), I need to put it out there. And of course there will be another reply below!
It's clear for Latin America that LATAM and North American carriers just offer better soft products than COPA or Avianca, two of the worst airlines for this.
It's really funny imagining that you should've felt proud of yourself for saying that.
And how you denied yourself about "i'Ll PAy nO aTtENtIoN to iT!" crap in just less than a week.
Thank you for proving your nature.
You're still here thinking that your decision to make Ben divert to have this subpar experience was right, instead of AM/KE experiences which would have been way better. Let's not even talk about your infamous quote, mocking Ben.
Is apologizing or even saying sorry that hard?
Just get to the hell.
Nice seat for a 737Max. I’ve avoided Copa for South America because of narrow body nature of their route network - but I’d fly this configuration as a couple no problem. Additionally they have decent award availability…. Thanks for the review.
For a redeye flight, I actually think the boxed sandwich is actually fine. You can go to sleep directly after finishing without waiting for an FA to clear the tray. Just put the bag aside. Of course I'm sure the taste can be improved.
Copa use to be a very good airline, but hey have gone downhill so far, so fast its not even funny. I actively avoid them if at all possible...Sad, because I love Panama and have been traveling there for almost 2 decades, but the airline employees just dont give a $#!t
Copa was ok. The business class lounge is a dream come true for teeth less people everything is puree nothing that involves chewing and everything they offer is worth one penny per serving. Ridiculous
Do you suggest a window or aisle seat? I usually choose aisle for access to the bathroom/walking etc. Other airlines - like JAL business class; it gives you the ability to exit your window seat w/o bothering the aisle person.