In 2015, Panama-based Copa Airlines launched ConnectMiles, their own frequent flyer program. Prior to that, Copa used United MileagePlus as their frequent flyer program, a relationship that dates back to the Continental days. That's because Continental used to own a stake in Copa, which is why Copa's livery looks very similar to how Continental's used…
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Why do airlines even bother having programs anymore if the goal is just to continue trying to squeeze every bloody dime out of us as they devalue their programs...I'm so sick of it all
I am wondering if Copa will remove the fare class restriction using RPU on United-operated flight. Good to see they can apply RPU on all fare class.
I still think Copa is a fantastic way to get Star Alliance Status, so long as they don't go revenue.
Classic bait and switch by COPA. The selling point from the beginning of the program was 100% value for mileage flown. Now it is back to the United model after being induced to join the Connect Miles program.
Complete management disconnect from the loyal customers that the main selling point and representation was ditched at the first possible opportunity.
When Copa announced separation from United and we were left with the desitiin on what program to continue with I chose Copa as conditions were more favorable but this change comes as a blow making me regret the desitiin made back in 2015.
Now I have to start from scratch on United... Well was good while it lasted but now they decided to copy the bad and not the good from other airline programs.