Originally Posted by
Flying Machine
Thanks Ken for the Update and also for the Double Miles Promo you had posted as well. I have successfully signed up. Now all I need is to find a low fare to PTY for a Weekend.. of somewhere else thats rather inexpensive

Safe Travels
Depending on where you are based, SJO is usually pretty competitive. You might check the price on UA against the price on Copa, as they are usually different, and UA is sometimes cheaper! Just keep in mind that you don't get the 25% PQM bonus if you buy it through UA.
If Copa flights don't show up in a UA search, I have learned how to find them. Look for award seats. They will usually be mixed in or at the bottom. Proceed as if you are going to book it, then at the itinerary confirmation page, you'll see an offer of at least two prices. "Buy this ticket now in Economy for $XXX.XX" and "Buy this ticket now in Biusiness Class for $XXXX.XX" and/or "Add flexibility to your ticket for $XXX.XX"