THE resort city of Montego Bay this week welcomed the inaugural flight of Copa Airlines, with 45 passengers and crew members.

The commercial flight which came from Panama’s Tocumen International Airport, arrived at the Sangster International Airport at about 11:15 am on Sunday.

It signalled the start of twice- weekly service by Copa Airlines to Montego Bay, which should boost Jamaica’s tourist arrivals for the rest of the year.

The new service will provide the necessary airline seats connecting Panama and the rest of Latin America to Jamaica.