Bogotá/Medellin, April 28, 2010 - - For the second consecutive year, Copa Airlines y Aero República will be the official airlines of Colombiamoda 2010, one of the major fashion fairs in Latin America, which brings together key players from the textile, clothing industry, design and fashion sectors of the country and the world.
The airlines will showcase the talents of two accomplished designers on two runways during this year's fair, which will take place from July 27 to 29, 2010, at Plaza Mayor/Medellin. In addition, the airlines will staff a booth where they will offer important travel information.
"Copa Airlines is pleased to be part of an event that showcases talent and creativity," said Adolfo Sen, Director of Sales for Copa Airlines. "It's a perfect fit for an airline that connects multiple destinations and fashion capitals in Latin America and the rest of the continent.
Julián Sinisterra, Commercial Vice President of Aero República also spoke of the fair's importance for Aero República, since Colombiamoda highlights the closeness of the country's regions and promotes their development. "At Aero República we are committed to offering travelers from around the country the best options for connections and our support of this important event is a reflection of that commitment. We are proud that our sponsorship gives an incentive to people to visit Medellin, and that we are able to support the new generation of businesses that make up Colombiamoda 2010," he said.
The two airlines will offer special fare discounts for participants traveling to the Medellin fashion fair. To receive the discount, participants must go to the airlines' sales offices, identify themselves as Colombiamoda participants and show an event ID.
This is the second year of a strategic alliance in which Copa Airlines and Aero Republica reaffirm their commitment to offering the best options for connecting flights between Colombia and the rest of the world.