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Copa Airlines announces new frequent-flyer program
- Copa Airlines officially announces its new frequent-flyer program, MileagePlus, with enhanced member benefits.
- Copa Airlines' OnePass members automatically will be enrolled in MileagePlus without change to their member number.
- With more than 90 million members worldwide, MileagePlus has won the award for best frequent-flyer program for eight consecutive years.
Panamá, March 8, 2012 - Copa Airlines welcomes the new frequent-flyer program MileagePlus®, introduced by United Airlines on March 3. A result of the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, the program melds the best features of the MileagePlus and OnePass frequent-flyer programs.
MileagePlus is one of 20 frequent-flyer programs offered by Star Alliance airlines, the largest airline alliance in the world, which offers members enhanced ways to earn and redeem miles. Star Alliance, comprised of 27 member airlines, offers more than 21,000 daily flights to more than 180 countries, connecting with more than 1,250 airports and offering access to 990 VIP lounges worldwide.
Entry into the new program, a milestone for Copa Airlines, strengthens the strategic alliance with United and reaffirms Copa's commitment to offering its customers world-class service, say company officials.
Readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United's MileagePlus program the best frequent-flyer program for eight consecutive years. In addition, in 2011, Frequent Traveler ranked it the best airline elite program for the second consecutive year.
MileagePlus offers the following benefits:
- More options for earning and redeeming miles.
- More mileage bonuses per type of fare purchased.
- More than 1,250 destinations.
- New Premier® program with 4 status levels.
- Benefits of the Star Alliance network.
"We are pleased to be part of MileagePlus, a world-class frequent-flyer program," said Marco Antonio Ocando, Director of Marketing, Copa Airlines. "This step demonstrates our commitment to offer our passengers increased benefits and better connectivity from Panama to the 63 destinations in 29 countries where we operate around the world. We continue to be a leader not only in on-time performance, but in world-class service."
OnePass members will maintain their existing Elite status and miles earned. Enrollment in MileagePlus is automatic. OnePass credit cards will continue to earn miles and benefits for the MileagePlus program.
2,000-mile MileagePlus promotion
To reward frequent flyers and promote the launch of the new program, Copa Airlines is offering customers the chance to earn a one-time bonus of 2,000 additional miles. Passenger may enroll in the promotion through mileageplus.com, enter the promotion code TB3M75 with their MileagePlus number and fly between March 19 and May 20, 2012.
Customers may purchase tickets and register for the promotion beginning March 19.
For more information, visit MileagePlus.