The flag carrier of Panama operates four daily flights on a 737 between New York and Panama City, with an annual capacity of 364,000 passengers.
Having been awarded with over 40 new contracts in the US in the past 12 months, Copa Airlines’ choice underlines the demand for dnata’s reliable and quality services.
With this deal, dnata adds Copa Airlines to its existing portfolio of over 50 airlines in the US. Its global ground handling operations now serve over 270 airlines at 75 airports in 13 countries.
David Barker, Chief Executive Officer of dnata USA, said: “Commencing passenger handling operations at New York-JFK is an important milestone for dnata in the USA. Expanding our passenger services portfolio is part of our overall strategy to offer a full range of quality ground handling services in all of our 27 airports in the country. With our dedicated team and passion for service excellence, we continue to deliver the promises our customers make, while ensuring the highest level of safety across our operations.”
