Copa Airlines significantly expanded its presence in Northern Argentina by launching two international routes in less than 24 hours. The airline resumed its service to Salta (SLA) after a five-year hiatus and inaugurated a brand-new route to Tucumán (TUC), marking its sixth destination in the country.
The expansion began with the arrival of flight CM732 at Salta’s Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport at 0:15 on Wednesday, September 24. The Boeing 737-800, registration HP-1829CMP, marked the official return of Copa to the province. The route had been suspended in March 2020 due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With this restart, Salta reconnects directly to the Hub of the Americas in Panama.
Just a day later, at 0:44 on Thursday, flight CM745 landed at Tucumán’s Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport. The arrival of the Boeing 737-800, registration HP-1825CMP, was celebrated with a traditional water cannon salute. Unlike the Salta service, the Tucumán route is a completely new addition to Copa’s network, providing a crucial international gateway for the region.
Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines, stated that «with the inauguration of Tucumán and the reactivation of Salta, we continue to strengthen the air connectivity of northern Argentina with the rest of the continent. This expansion represents an opportunity to further promote tourism, trade, and economic development between these countries.»
Heilbron also highlighted the «Panama Stopover» program, which allows passengers «to enjoy the wonders of Panama» with a stop in the country at no additional airfare cost. This dual launch underscores Copa Airlines’ clear strategy to capture the potential of Northwestern Argentina, serving both leisure and business travel markets…
