In 2015, Panama based Copa Airlines formed their own frequent flyer program, called ConnectMiles. Previously they used United MileagePlus as their frequent flyer program, given their history with Continental which dates back many years. Even though they formed their own program, in many ways ConnectMiles is still similar to MileagePlus, and I feel like we…
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This is what the frequent flyer programs have been doing in Brazil for a long time. They basically copy from Gol-Smiles.
Latin America loves monthly financing options, even though the final price of the product is usually double, thanks to interest and fees. This is a great idea for the region that Copa serves, and will help many ‘save up’ for that much desired yearly vacay.
LOL when they could just save $220 per month and have $2640 saved up for a vacation. Open a dang savings account, people!
You think this is novelty because of you are not familiar with airline loyalty industry in Central and South America. What Copa is doing is a late coming copy of what Gol Smiles has done for a long time.
Not innovative at all.
Azul Airlines
Latam Brazil
Gol Airlines
All have all made what they call "Club" for years now. The difference is that they have a much better conditions than Copa.
In a world of instant gratification I cannot see much appeal in this concept, especially given the risks of T&C changes at any time. Maybe at 1.5 cpm it may be interesting to add to one's miles stash.
Unlike Copa Gol Smiles also offers 1 status mile for every 10 miles bought on their mileage plans in addition this 1/10 rule on hotels and rental cars booked via the smiles app.