Copa Airlines is offering free date changes, travel credits, and refunds — including on non-refundable fares — to passengers affected by earthquake-related disruptions at Tocumen International Airport between October 9 and 14.
The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Los Santos on October 9 damaged nine provinces and left 27 minor injuries, prompting experts to call for stronger construction oversight and a building code to complement Panama’s seismic design regulations.
Panama’s women’s national team friendly against New Zealand scheduled for October 10 at Estadio Rommel Fernández was canceled following a powerful earthquake and aftershocks. Fans await details on ticket refunds and the status of a second planned match.
The Panama Canal Authority reported only minor damage to four office buildings and a water plant’s steel tanks after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, confirming vessel transits continue normally as inspections of locks and dams proceed.