What does the Basic Economy fare offer?

When you buy your ticket in Economy Basic, you may take one (1) 10 kg carry-on and one (1) personal item. It is possible to register more baggage by paying the corresponding fees, according to our current baggage policy.

To learn more about the conditions of the different fare classes offered by Copa Airlines, visit our Fare Families section.

• Can I check in my bags when I buy my ticket in Economy Basic?

• If I buy a ticket in Economy Basic and my travel plans change, can I make changes to my ticket?

• If I buy in Economy Basic and my travel plans change, can I request a refund?

• Can I use my regional upgrade certificates to buy an upgrade to business class if I booked in Economy Basic?

• Can I use my miles to buy and upgrade to business class if I booked in Economy Basic?

• If I purchase in Economy Basic, can I still access Copa Club?

 

Can I check in my bags when I buy my ticket in Economy Basic?

When you buy your ticket in Economy Basic, a charge for the first and the second checked baggage applies. It is possible to check more baggage by paying the corresponding fees, according to the current baggage policy.

 

 

If I buy a ticket in Economy Basic and my travel plans change, can I make changes to my ticket?

The Economy Basic fare, allows changes at an additional charge, subject to availability and rules/conditions of the purchased fare.

 

If I buy in Economy Basic and my travel plans change, can I request a refund?

Tickets purchased in the Economy Basic fare are not refundable.

 

 

Can I use my regional upgrade certificates to buy an upgrade to business class if I booked in Economy Basic?

Yes, your certificates can be used to buy an upgrade in business class. These upgrades are subject to upgrade class availability.

 

 

Can I use my miles to buy and upgrade to business class if I booked in Economy Basic?

Yes, your miles can be used to buy an upgrade to business class. These upgrades are subject to upgrade class availability.

 

 

If I purchase in Economy Basic, can I still access Copa Club?

If you are a PreferMember Gold, Platinum or Presidential, you are entitled to access Copa Club and all Star Alliance clubs even if you purchased Economy Basic.