# Copa Airlines route expansion in Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-airlines-route-expansion-in-colombia > Updated: 2026-08-26T19:05:06.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Copa Airlines has formally requested authorization from Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority to establish a new direct international route between Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport and Los Garzones Airport in Montería. The proposed service would include passenger, cargo, and mail transport. If approved, Montería would serve as the airline’s eleventh destination in Colombia. Local officials, including Montería Mayor Hugo Kerguelén García, have noted that the connection could facilitate the “internationalization of the Los Garzones airport” and stimulate regional tourism and economic activity. This request is part of a broader strategic expansion and service restoration across the airline’s Latin American network. While the airline is increasing flight frequencies in Brazil and resuming service to Caracas, Venezuela, following seismic activity, the proposed Montería route remains a key component of its efforts to enhance connectivity for the Córdoba region. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Copa Airlines expands Latin American flight network Copa Airlines is expanding its Latin American network by increasing flights from Brasília to Panama, seeking a new route to Montería, Colombia, and resuming daily services to Caracas, Venezuela. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-airlines-seeks-authorization-for-panama-city-to-montera-route ### 2026-08-19: Copa Airlines increases flight frequencies to Mendoza Copa Airlines will increase weekly flights from Mendoza, Argentina, to Panama City by 28% starting in October, enhancing connectivity to over 80 international destinations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-airlines-increases-flight-frequencies-to-mendoza --- Cite as: Copa Airlines route expansion in Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/copa-airlines-route-expansion-in-colombia