DOT FINES COPA AIRLINES
July 20, 2020
On June 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation fined Compania Panamena de Aviacion, S.A. (Copa) $450,000 for unlawfully transporting passengers between the United States and Venezuela via a stopover point, thus violating DOT Order 2019-5-5. This order was issued because of conditions threatening the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew traveling to or from Venezuela. After further investigation, DOT found Copa sold more than 5,000 tickets for air travel between the United States and Venezuela and transported more than 15,000 passengers on these itineraries.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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