KLM to fly to Panama
Posted by admin | Under Airline NewsKLM Royal Dutch Airlines has revealed that it will begin direct flights to Panama from summer 2008.
The carrier will fly non-stop to Panama City Tocumen airport from its Amsterdam Schiphol base three times a week from 30 March.
A total of 294 seats - 24 in world business class and 270 in economy - will be available on KLM’s services to the central American location, which is the airline’s 62nd intercontinental destination.
The company claims that the route will offer ‘numerous connections’ at both ends, provided by KLM from Amsterdam and Copa Airlines from Panama City.
Air France KLM is looking to consolidate its standing in Latin America and this service is expected to further strengthen the group’s presence in the region.
The Panamanian economy is reportedly the fastest growing in Latin America, with a major project currently underway to expand the Panama Canal.
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