Tocumen International Airport Recovers 86% Of Pre-Pandemic Traffic
This article is a summary of reporting by Simple Flying. Originally published June 11, 2022.
During the first four months of 2022, Tocumen International Airport handled 4.6 million passengers, reaching 85.49% of 2019 levels. Of those passengers, roughly 3.4 million used the facility solely as a connecting transit hub, underscoring its vital role as the 'Hub of the Americas.' Anchor carrier Copa Airlines led the recovery, having restored more than 90% of its passenger volume by early spring. Financial performance also rebounded sharply, with the airport generating $61.2 million in first-quarter revenue, down just 8% compared to pre-crisis figures.
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Panama's Tocumen International Airport saw passenger traffic rebound to approximately 86% of pre-pandemic levels as regional travel restrictions eased.
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