Copa announced ConnectMiles
Aug 6, 2015 | 7:04 pm
#121
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP/UA 1K/DL P/TP GOLD/BA GOLD/HH Diamond/Shangri-la Diamond/Marriott P
Posts: 3
Guess i don't have to keep the UA 1k status if I got matched. LOL
Aug 7, 2015 | 8:29 am
#122
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1MM & PP; Marriott AMB; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 62,311
Has anyone gotten a physical card from COPA? The digital version on the website never updated for me after they upgraded my status.
No instruments btw, either. Anyone else get those?
No instruments btw, either. Anyone else get those?
Aug 7, 2015 | 2:41 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: STS/SFO
Programs: UA MM, AS MVP Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, National Exec Elite
Posts: 184
I'm planning to fly SFO-PTY-AUA in October, so I'll find out pretty soon if my certs actually exist!
Aug 10, 2015 | 9:02 am
#124
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MEX
Programs: LATAMPASS, Copa ConnectMiles Gold
Posts: 266
Elite Qualification
Just noticed something about elite qualification ... I already knew that earnings on Star Alliance partners was pretty bad with ConnectMiles, but I wasn't sure if the reduced (or zero) earnings also applied to elite qualification. Looks like it does.
On the "Earn Miles" page where the various Star carriers are listed, I see that the charts all say "Base AND Qualifying Miles".
So, good to know ahead of time before booking flights on other Star carriers.
On the "Earn Miles" page where the various Star carriers are listed, I see that the charts all say "Base AND Qualifying Miles".
So, good to know ahead of time before booking flights on other Star carriers.
Aug 11, 2015 | 8:29 am
#125
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,755
got 3K miles into my account for the above submissions
Aug 11, 2015 | 9:21 am
#126
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MEX
Posts: 1,030
Cool! BTW, did you know the people that get the 1 million miles to UA has to pay taxes on them? It'll be like $20,000!
Re: Upgrades.
Have a RT ticketed in economy T fare. LAS-PTY and PTY-ORD. Should I call in to request the complimentary upgrade and leave to luck? Or should I apply those upgrade instruments ASAP?
Re: Upgrades.
Have a RT ticketed in economy T fare. LAS-PTY and PTY-ORD. Should I call in to request the complimentary upgrade and leave to luck? Or should I apply those upgrade instruments ASAP?
Aug 12, 2015 | 7:40 pm
#127
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SJO
Programs: TA Platinum (Now LifeMiles Diamond), CO/CM Platinum. (Now UA Premier 1K) AMEX Platinum
Posts: 379
Re: Upgrades
Copa has been very good giving upgrades at their status windows for us. To and from the USA (LAS, MCO, ORD) have usually been with empty seats in business. As a Pres Plat, I get mine 4-5 days out. The Mrs as Gold 2-3 days out, and D.D. Silver 1-2 days out. Even have added companions at check-in.
Very PMCO about the whole thing. Better food and drink policies than the US carriers also. I find myself paying a premium for Copa fares to the US, "knowing" we will be upgraded.
Copa has been very good giving upgrades at their status windows for us. To and from the USA (LAS, MCO, ORD) have usually been with empty seats in business. As a Pres Plat, I get mine 4-5 days out. The Mrs as Gold 2-3 days out, and D.D. Silver 1-2 days out. Even have added companions at check-in.
Very PMCO about the whole thing. Better food and drink policies than the US carriers also. I find myself paying a premium for Copa fares to the US, "knowing" we will be upgraded.
Aug 17, 2015 | 6:10 pm
#129
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 4,049
Lesson: never pay in CAD for Copa when booking online. Seems things aren't set up properly for it.. been trying to get a ticket issued over several days.
Aug 24, 2015 | 4:02 pm
#130
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 291
re instruments: the agent i spoke to was so clueless about upgrade certs -- and he couldn't even tell me when my status expired (due to "system maintenance")...blargh.
jon
Aug 24, 2015 | 8:41 pm
#131
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1MM & PP; Marriott AMB; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 62,311
My online card has remained blue (despite being matched to Presidential Plat) and I've received nothing in the mail.
Aug 24, 2015 | 9:43 pm
#133
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MEX
Posts: 1,030
But it finally turned black.
Data point. Flying LAS-PTY Saturday. Upgrade cleared today. ^
Aug 24, 2015 | 11:13 pm
#134
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1MM & PP; Marriott AMB; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 62,311
Sep 4, 2015 | 9:57 pm
#135
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: PetCo Pals Rewards
Posts: 531
Can you status match on Copa, use the Copa status for upgrade and then switch the FF # back to UA for crediting to UA? I've heard of some people playing this game with AA/AS, but wondering if it would work here.