Most Common Copa Airlines Complaints and Tips

While Copa Airlines efficiently manages numerous flights across Latin America and beyond, complaint data from our community has flagged several recurring issues with the airline's services. Common complaints include problems with ticket processing and final charges, overbooking and double-selling of seats, and poor customer service. Additional issues reported involve baggage loss, lack of information, and denied boarding incidents.

To avoid these issues, we strongly advise customers to double-check their ticket details and payment confirmations, arrive early to confirm their boarding status, and ensure all important travel documentation is in order before departure. If problems arise, contact customer service promptly, document all interactions, and keep receipts and other proof to support your case. For added protection, consider travel insurance to cover unexpected disruptions.

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Copa Airlines Customer Sentiment: Neutral

Our sentiment meter has detected that Copa Airlines complaints over the past 28 days have remained within our normal fluctuation range, showing a change of 0%. While some customers might experience challenges with Copa Airlines, the steady level of complaints indicates that there hasn’t been a surge in widespread issues recently.

Sentiment data last updated on October 31, 2025

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Copa Airlines complaint statistics

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How to contact the customer service of Copa Airlines?

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Complaint line phone number:
1-800-359-2672
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Bad reviews about Copa Airlines: (13)

Helpful experiences shared by verified Copa Airlines customers. Search, discuss and connect with other people in our community.

overbooking

Complaint from don jad on 11 December 2023 about Copa Airlines.

with COPA Airlines concerning my flight from Mexico City to Bogotá on November 19, 2023. This unfortunate incident has left me deeply dissatisfied with the level of service and assistance provided by your airline. On the aforementioned date, I arrived at... Read more

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Problem with credit card system

Complaint from joan1good on 09 September 2023 about Copa Airlines.

This morning I spent three hours trying to buy a ticket. I have been a regular customer of Copa for the last 15 years, and have recommended it to many friends, due to the courtesy of the employees. ... Read more

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Horrible customer service

Complaint from Jhonny C. on 08 September 2023 about Copa Airlines.

I Just called Copa airline customer service to inquire about an airfare to South America, and to use a voucher. I have traveled with Copa for many years, and never felt so angry like today. When the person that was helping... Read more

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Double sold our seats

Complaint from Tasha Denton on 16 July 2023 about Copa Airlines.

Purchased 4 economy extra upgraded seats in MAY for our flight from Montevideo to Panama on July 16th. Two days before our flight departure, 2 of the seats we purchased were resold to other passengers. Our upgraded seats were... Read more

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Reimbursement

Complaint from marcybrent on 12 January 2023 about Copa Airlines.

My complaint is you made exceptions for an entire plane full of passengers. My daughter and son-in-law were given food vouchers and a free hotel by United Airlines when they had to spend the night in Newark , New Jersey.... Read more

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Lack of information

Complaint from FG on 06 January 2023 about Copa Airlines.

I have been planning on traveling to Montevideo-Uruguay with my boyfriend and our pet. I wanted to make sure I had everything I need. I purchased out tickets and then my oet's ticket. I asked what was needed to travel... Read more

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Worst customer service ever

Complaint from taistourinho on 08 November 2022 about Copa Airlines.

My luggage was damaged in my flight from Sao Paulo to Washington DC, where I live. I filled a request with Copa, and they answered me asking to provide a Brazilian Bank account and a Brazilian ID, and to sign... Read more

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Perda de malas

Complaint from Marli on 30 August 2022 about Copa Airlines.

Saí de um voo de São Paulo a Belo Horizonte, lá não permitiram que eu embarcasse ao meu destino final. Sou uma senhora de 63 anos que ficou por quase 7 horas abandonada no aeroporto sem ninguém se importar. E... Read more

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We were not allowed to fly

Complaint from annettej on 27 May 2022 about Copa Airlines.

Hi! We really hope you can help us. On April 15th, we were planning to fly to Costa Rica for spring break (my husband Kim Mahler, myself, and our two children Suaya Marla and Emil Jacoby). When we wanted to check... Read more

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