Copa Airlines eases rebooking rules after Panama earthquake

Copa Airlines is waiving change and cancellation fees after the earthquake in Panama on 9 October.

The airline said passengers can move their trip to another date without paying a rebooking fee or a fare difference. They can also switch their departure or arrival airport within the same region.

Tickets issued on or before 9 October are covered, for travel originally scheduled between 9 and 12 October. Changes must be made before 31 October, and the new trip must begin no later than that date.

Passengers who would rather not travel can ask for a refund or have the value of their ticket credited towards a later trip. Fare differences may apply on those later trips.