Earn Flying Blue XP with Copa Airlines
Panama's flag carrier and a leading Latin American airline, using Panama City as the 'Hub of the Americas' to connect over 80 destinations throughout the continent and beyond. Copa Airlines is a SkyTeam member and a key connection point for Flying Blue members travelling through Central and South America.
XP Earning Rules for Copa Airlines
As a Flying Blue member, you earn Experience Points (XP) on eligible flights marketed and operated by Copa Airlines. Since they are a SkyTeam member, you earn XP based on the distance of your flight and your travel cabin.
| Distance | Economy | Premium | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic * | 2 XP | 4 XP | 6 XP | 10 XP |
| Medium (< 2000 mi) | 5 XP | 10 XP | 15 XP | 24 XP |
| Long 1 (2000–3500 mi) | 8 XP | 16 XP | 24 XP | 36 XP |
| Long 2 (3500–5000 mi) | 10 XP | 20 XP | 30 XP | 48 XP |
| Long 3 (> 5000 mi) | 12 XP | 24 XP | 36 XP | 60 XP |
* Domestic flights are flights within the same country.
Popular Copa Airlines Routes & XP
| Route | Category | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City (PTY) ↔ Paris (CDG) | Long 3 | 12 XP | 36 XP |
| Panama City (PTY) ↔ New York (JFK) | Long 1 | 8 XP | 24 XP |
| Panama City (PTY) ↔ Bogotá (BOG) | Medium | 5 XP | 15 XP |
| Panama City (PTY) ↔ Mexico City (MEX) | Medium | 5 XP | 15 XP |
XP amounts shown per one-way flight. Double for round trips. Use the XP Calculator for exact calculations including status bonuses.
Tips for flying with Copa Airlines
- Copa Airlines' Business Class (Business Plus) on intercontinental routes earns 36 XP per Long 3 segment.
- Panama City Tocumen Airport has a Copa Club lounge accessible to Flying Blue Gold and Platinum members on eligible international flights.
Copa Airlines & Flying Blue: frequently asked questions
Can I earn Flying Blue XP and Miles with Copa Airlines?
Yes. Copa Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so eligible flights earn Flying Blue XP and Miles when you add your Flying Blue number to the booking.
How many XP do I earn on a Copa Airlines flight?
XP depend on distance and cabin, not on the airline. For example, Panama City (PTY) – Paris (CDG) (Long 3) earns 12 XP in Economy and 36 XP in Business per one-way flight.
Do Copa Airlines flights count towards Flying Blue status?
Yes. XP earned on eligible partner flights count towards Silver (100 XP), Gold (180 XP) and Platinum (300 XP), exactly like XP earned on KLM or Air France.
Calculate your exact XP for Copa Airlines
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