Copa Airlines flight change policy has been revised and made more flexible in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The new flight change policy allows you to modify your itinerary without being charged a change fee, subject to the following conditions:
- You must have purchased your ticket between September 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021.
- You must complete your new travel on or before December 31, 2021.
- The flight change policy applies to Copa Airlines tickets only, incl. award tickets.
- Refunds will depend on your fare rules.
- You must make the changes before your original travel date, or it will be treated as a no-show.
What Should I Do If I Want to Change My Flight Date or Flight?
According to Copa Airlines flight change policy, you’re allowed to modify your flight or the date of your trip without being charged any change fee or fare difference—unless your flight starts and/or ends on the dates below, in which case you will be required to pay only the fare difference (if any):
- June 15, 2021 to August 15, 2021
- December 15, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Note. The added flexibility to the flight change policy applies only to tickets booked between September 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. Outside of this window, the standard terms and conditions indicated on your ticket will apply.
What Should I Do If I Want to Change My Flight Route?
Copa Airlines revised flight change policy allows you to modify your flight’s origin or destination without incurring a change fee. However, you will be required to pay the difference in fare, if applicable.
Note. As above, this additional flexibility applies only to tickets booked between September 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. Outside of this window, the standard terms and conditions indicated on your ticket will apply.
How to Change Your Copa Airlines Flight Date or Flight Destination?
You can change your Copa Airlines flight date or destination by phone or online. Remember, online changes are only possible if you purchase your ticket directly from Copa Airlines (website, mobile app, or ticket office).
To change your Copa Airlines flight date or flight destination online:
- Go to CopaAir.com
- Select Manage your booking from the Travel tab
- Retrieve your flight by entering your Reservation code/E-ticket number and last name
- Hit the Find your reservation button (your flight will show up)
- Select your flight and then the Change Flight option
- Select your new flight
- Follow the prompts to complete your booking
If you’re not comfortable with the online process, call Copa Airlines and ask them to help you with your flight change plan.
Copa Airlines Name Change Policy
How can I change my name on a Copa Airlines ticket?
Copa Airlines allows minor name corrections on your ticket so that it matches the name appearing on your official ID or passport. If you have changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or some other reason, you will have to provide valid legal documentation to support your request.
You can request a name correction or name change by calling Copa Airlines. Alternatively, you can do it online through the Name Correction Request form. If you purchased your ticket from a travel agency, you will be charged a name correction fee of USD 50 plus applicable taxes for correcting or modifying your name.
Frequently Asked Questions on Copa Airlines
The cost of changing your Copa Airlines flight date (and/or destination) will depend on the rules of your fare. Additional charges may be involved to change your flight date and/or destination. When you change your flight date and/or destination, the fare you purchased earlier may not be available any longer, so you may have to pay the fare difference as well.
Copa Airlines has made its flight change policies more flexible in response to the coronavirus pandemic by allowing you to modify your itinerary without incurring any additional charges. This applies to tickets issued between September 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021—as long as you complete your travel by December 31,2021.
You’re allowed to change select flights on the same day and route. However, you must request between 24 hours to 2 hours before departure. On some fares, you can purchase a seat on another flight for USD 75 (non-refundable) by requesting at the airport.
1- The following conditions will apply:
2- This is possible only on some fares.
3- The non-refundable USD 75 fee does not apply to all fares.
4- Rerouting is not allowed—the origin and destination cities must be the same.
5- Switches can only be made to Copa Airlines flights.
No, not all fares may require a change fee. Copa Airlines offers different types of fares to suit passenger needs, and the change fees can vary depending on your fare.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Copa Airlines has modified its flight change policies to make them more flexible. It has waived the change fees for tickets issued between September 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021, thus allowing you to change your flight date and/or destination without having to pay a change fee. However, fare differences may apply if you change your destination.
If you purchased your ticket directly from Copa Airlines, you can modify your date and/or route online. However, if you purchased your ticket from a third party, you will need to contact them directly. You can also contact a Copa Airlines Reservations Center or visit a Sales Office for processing your request.
Remember, Copa has recently made its change policies more flexible by allowing you to make changes to your itinerary without being charged a change fee. However, you may you may have to pay the fare difference if the fare you purchased initially is no longer available.
Yes, Copa Airlines allows you to change your flight date with or without any change fee, depending on your fare conditions and whether a change fee waiver applies to your flight ticket. You can make the changes by phone, through your travel agent, through Copa Airlines, or online if you booked your ticket directly from Copa Airlines.
That will on your fare rules and when you purchased your ticket. If your ticket was issued between September 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021, you can change your flight date without being charged a change fee, as long as you complete your travel by December 31,2021.
If you change your flight outside of this window, you may be charged a change fee, depending on the rules of your fare.
You can change your Copa Airlines flight online if you purchased your ticket directly from Copa Airlines (website, mobile app, ticket center, or sales office). All changes are subject to the fare rules mentioned on your ticket.
Copa Airlines change flight phone number is in USA and Canada. This number is open 24/7 and toll-free.
You can change your flight on Copa Airlines by phone, through your travel agent or third party you purchased your ticket from, a Copa Airlines Sales Office or Ticket Office, or online if you purchased your ticket directly from any of Copa Airlines company-owned sales channels.