Prologue:
Welcome to this final leg of my trip from SJO to SFO.At the time I had Silver status with CM Connectmiles and part of the benefit was complimentary upgrades on the day of departure. As luck would have it, I was upgraded at the gate which came as a surprise since I was not expecting one.
The COPA Club is the only club after security inside the terminal and is used by other carriers. The entrance is between a coffee shop and a store so if you don't look carefully you can miss it. When you enter you need to take the elevator to the 2nd floor to check in at the reception.
There was a big line today.
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The lounge was renovated when I visited.
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Buffet. Not much to choose.
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During certain times there was a selection of sandwiches - ham and cheese or chicken pesto.
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The lounge only has 2 shower and during busy times it is challenging to get one available.
We boarded on time and i took some pictures from a previous trip to illustrate what the cabin looks like
Amenity kit.
Low quality headphones.
Welcome drink - I chose water.
Menu.
After take off hot towels were distributed.
Bloody Mary mix with roasted nuts.
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Charly was an excellent purser. He was very professional and always had a smile.
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Soup and salad as appetizers.
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Fish with chimichurri sauce served with yellow rice and roasted tomatoes. The other option was a chicken curry.
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I was curious about the Y meal and I asked the FA if I could have an extra one. I was presented with spaghetti.
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Ice cream with made to order toppings to finish the meal.
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Before arrival there is a snack service.
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========== Tocumen Intl Arpt (PTY) - ==========
========== COPA Airlines - Airline ==========
========== San Francisco Intl Arpt (SFO) - ==========
Summary:
The Copa Club is the only one available at this airport and the renovation has made it more modern and appealing. However during busy periods the lounge can really feel crowded and a bigger lounge is needed. Catering leaves a lot to be desired. In the past there were only packaged snacks in the afternoon and evenings so the sandwiches are a welcome addition.Aboard CM offers an average product and catering can be improved. All flights to the US go through a second x-ray check at the gate. Most crew are polite but on this flight I had an outstanding FA.
12 Comments
ReplyYou're so greeeeeeeeedy ! Such a long flight on the 737... Thanks mate for the review ;)
I wish CM had widebodies. Yes, it's awfully long on a 737.
Replythanks for sharing! Lounge looked ok on the pic, but i can imagine the nightmare when it's crowded!
I have seen it crowded and I'd rather be at the terminal when that happens. I can't believe that there is no other club for premium pax in an airport like this. Hopefully with the new terminal (still under construction) they will open a new facility.
ReplyHey Panda, another good review. CM is not a carrier I'm dying to try. Thanks again for sharing.
Casper
When you are in Latin America there are not that many carriers to choose from. At least CM is punctual. ;)
ReplyHello Adan!
Very log flight onboard a 737 but still a nice offer onboard. Y and J meal… that's an orgy!!
Thank you for sharing with us.
Long trip indeed. I should have improvised and made my meal fish with pasta. :P
ReplyWay too long for me for a fake Business Class seat. Thank you Panda.
LOL. Well it's better than Y for sure. ;)
ReplyOuch !
What a beautiful YTR, Panda.
You make us living your flight with you. Well done !
Old airports have their own..how can I say..Charms^^
On board, it is always nice to have something to eat- for free (I rarely use BoB : looking someone eating, or the contrary,.. I don't really enjoy).
Interesting traffic at GRU. Lucky end on the tarmac !
I feel hungry, now, with your bonus !
Thanks for sharing, Adan !
I think you commented on the wrong TR. :P but I still appreciate your comments. ;)
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