TACA announce Panama to Medellin (Colombia) Direct service

From Panama, passengers can fly to the TACA hubs in San Jose, Costa Rica and El Salvador.

The new flight that starts on Wednesday 17 March  will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,

"The connection between Medellin and Panama meets the need to meet travel demand from our passengers," noted Carolina Ruiz, CEO of TACA in Colombia. Meanwhile, Ricardo Zarate, Sales Manager of TACA in Panama, said after match with his colleague that "Medellin is extremely attractive destination for Panamanians, given the many options offered, as are the shopping tourism, tourism physician, among others. No doubt that this new direct route will be well received, as a bid to develop TACA more nonstop destinations from Panama. He also said that "the fact offer better options with the quality of service and timeliness of our clients are accustomed, will be an important element that makes a difference."

Flight Details:

LR 692 Medellin - Panama 14:50 16:05 Monday, Wednesday and Friday

LR 693 Panama - Medellin 13:00 14:15 Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Connections from Panama and Medellin i

TACA Airlines currently flies six times a week from Medellin to Quito via Lima.,

About TACA AIRLINES  the airline was founded in 1931 and today has more than 78 years in the market. The company flies to 42 destinations in 22 countries including North America, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, including major U.S. cities, plus Toronto, Canada. Airlines TACA connects the three Americas through its three hubs, which are located in San Salvador, San Jose, Costa Rica and Lima. The airline currently has the newest fleet of America, which is composed of 30 Airbus aircraft of which 9 are A319s, 16 A320 and 5 A321. In addition, add up to 8 Embraer E190 aircraft, recently acquired in December and get one more. The entire fleet is modern technology, enabling you to provide security, punctuality and passenger comfort. The airline TACA has maintained its achievements in 2009 the best punctuality in the Americas, with an on time arrival rate of 88.89% and an itinerary completion rate of over 99%. It also has certified IOSA (Operational Safety Audit IATA). TACA has the mileage accumulation program DISTANCE, which allows travel to five continents, thanks to agreements with its airline partners as Avianca, Iberia, Lufthansa, Tame and United. Also, miles can be redeemed for goods and services from non-airline partners such as hotels, rental cars and restaurants. About Panama. The Republic of Panama is a Central American country, bordering Costa Rica to the west, the east by Colombia, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the south Pacific Ocean. In its territory the Panama Canal, which facilitates communication between the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The country also includes the Colon Free Zone, the largest free trade zone throughout the Americas and the second largest in the world. The country's growth is booming and, for 7 consecutive years has been considered by the advertising group International Living as one of the five best places to retire. Panama has one of the highest HDI throughout Latin America and is the most globalized country in the region. It was founded on 15 August 1519, covers an area of 275 km2 and has a population of over a thousand people in its metropolitan area. The city has evolved rapidly over the last decade, has a large financial activity, and a boom recognized the cultural and commercial. The Panama Canal and tourism are also significant sources of income for the city's economy, which has a tropical climate all year round, with attractive parks and other attractions. Tourist offer. Among its large tourism is the archipelago of Bocas del Toro on the northwest coast of Panama, with pristine coral reefs, ideal for fishing deep, with long sandy private beaches. Another point is Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, named after Christopher Columbus, who arrived in his fourth and last voyage to America in 1502. It has hotels small and medium size, and is the starting point for all expeditions diving, snorkeling, fishing and other activities have been established on this island. The Kuna Yala (San Blas), home of the Kuna Indians, is another attraction of Panama. The archipelago consists of 365 islands in the Caribbean Sea. Most of the Kuna population is concentrated in a few of these islands, making the vast majority of them remain untouched. The Las Perlas Archipelago, a group of more than 200 uninhabited islands. It is located in the Gulf of Panama, directly south of Panama City. The natural landscape of the Chiriqui province displays contrasts, such as coastal plains to high mountains with altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters. These highlands are of volcanic origin and occupy most of the territory Chiriqui. TACA is an international airline that connects three Americas which strives to offer world class service friendly, efficient and safe for today's modern traveler. Effort appreciated by our passengers across the Skytrax Award for Best Airline in Central America and the Caribbean.