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Copa Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Copa Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Copa fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Basic: Includes: Carry-on and personal item.
- Economy Classic: Includes: One checked bag and seat selection.
- Business Class: Includes: Recliner or lie-flat seat depending on aircraft, two checked bags and lounge access.
- Cabins on board: Copa operates: Economy Basic, Economy Classic, Economy Full, Business Class..
Economy Basic
Includes: Carry-on and personal item. Watch out for: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection, and reduced mileage earning.
Economy Classic
Includes: One checked bag and seat selection. Watch out for: Changes for a fee plus fare difference.
Business Class
Includes: Recliner or lie-flat seat depending on aircraft, two checked bags and lounge access. Watch out for: Copa's Business is a very good regional product but is not a long-haul lie-flat cabin on most aircraft.
Cabins on board
Copa operates: Economy Basic, Economy Classic, Economy Full, Business Class.
How fare choice affects baggage
One carry-on up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item. Charged on Basic; included on Classic and above. Copa allows 23 kg per piece.
How fare choice affects changes
Basic is non-changeable. Classic changes for a fee; Full changes free plus fare difference.
Copa fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Copa fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Basic. Includes: Carry-on and personal item. Restriction: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection, and reduced mileage earning.
Which Copa fare includes a checked bag?
Charged on Basic; included on Classic and above. Copa allows 23 kg per piece.
More Copa help
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