Panama and Brazil have agreed to increase air services, with 21 flights running between Panama City and the Brazilian cities of Recife, Salvador de Bahia and Curitiba, the Civil Aeronautics of Panama (AAC) said on Wednesday.AAC Spokesman Angel Aguilar told Xinhua the agreement, in which destinations and flight frequencies were increased, was reached on Monday during a meeting held in Rio de Janeiro.The framework of the airline business relations between both countries was renegotiated by the civil aeronautic authorities of Panama, led by AAC Director Rafael Barcena, and a delegation from the Civil Aviation authorities of Brazil.As part of the negotiation, both parties agreed to add three new destinations in Brazil with seven flights each, as well as expanding air freight transport between both countries to a non-restricted operations deal.The AAC said in a statement that based on this agreement, both countries will strengthen their airline business relations and will promote bilateral trade and tourism.The agreement will favor Panama\'s Copa Airlines company, which has its regional and international \"Americas\' Hub\" connection center at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.