Copa Airlines is Panama's flag carrier and one of Latin America's leading airlines, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. Founded in 1947, the airline has grown from a small domestic carrier into a major regional network airline with one of the most punctual records in the industry. Copa operates primarily from Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, strategically positioned as the 'Hub of the Americas,' allowing efficient connections between destinations across the Western Hemisphere. The airline became a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Copa Airlines joined Star Alliance in 2012, further expanding its global connectivity. The airline has consistently ranked among the most on-time carriers in Latin America and has received numerous awards for punctuality and service quality from aviation research firms such as OAG and Cirium.