As has been previously announced, Copa Airlines will exit the SkyTeam Alliance, following its last scheduled flight, on October 24th, 2009.

Our alliance partner, Continental Airlines, has also announced its plans to exit SkyTeam on October 24, 2009.  In this manner, both Copa and Continental will concurrently exit SkyTeam on October 24th, 2009.   

Copa Airlines is working closely with Continental and SkyTeam to ensure a smooth and seamless exit process.

The current, long-standing, alliance partnership between Copa Airlines and Continental Airlines will not be affected or diminished by the carriers’ joint exit from SkyTeam. All elements of the current Copa– Continental partnership will remain in place.

In addition to maintaining the Continental Alliance partnership, Copa will also maintain current bilateral alliance relationships with KLM and AeroMexico as well as with all other current alliance partners.

Copa Airlines has not made any announcements regarding its potential participation in Star Alliance.

Our alliance partner, Continental Airlines, recently confirmed its plan to join Star Alliance on October 27th, 2009.  As part of Continental’s process, the OnePass Frequent Flier program used by Copa and AeroRepública passengers will begin to offer a new series of benefits.  More on this below.

OnePass members do not need to make any changes to their OnePass accounts and will continue to utilize their program and miles as normal.  Mileage balances will not be affected by the transition of OnePass to Star Alliance.

Through Oct. 24, 2009, OnePass members may continue to earn and redeem miles and make reward reservations on Copa, Continental, AeroRepública, SkyTeam partners and other OnePass partners.

Shortly after Oct. 24th, the OnePass Frequent Flyer Program will become linked to the frequent flier programs of Star Alliance.  Thereafter, OnePass members will continue to earn and redeem miles and make reward reservations on Copa, Continental, AeroRepública – as well as earn base miles and Elite Qualification Miles/Points and be able to redeem miles on Star Alliance and other OnePass partners. 

For a complete list of Star Alliance airlines please visit: staralliance.com

For more information on the OnePass Frequent Flyer program please visit: continental.com

Through Oct. 24, 2009, eligible customers may continue visiting President’s Club lounges, as well as SkyTeam partner lounges.

After Oct. 24th, 2009, eligible customers may continue visiting President’s Club lounges, as well as Star Alliance partner lounges.