Panama Airport Expands

Business travelers already rank it as Latin America’s best for ease of connections.

BY ERIC SABO

PANAMA CITY -- After flying over skyscrapers and cargo ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal, the first view upon landing in Panama is the modestly built Tocumen airport, a no-frills hub that mostly serves to connect passengers to other flights. Until a few months ago, there were just a handful of duty free-shops and one restaurant. Visitors couldnt buy a newspaper or last minute gift, like a post card, to prove theyd been in Panama.

Now, as part of an expansion plan that may transform Tocumen into Latin Americas busiest airport, travelers can wait for ...