COPA Upgrades for United members?
Jan 22, 2014, 6:50 am
#166
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Nice to know..
UPDATE: I just received the 25% bonus PQM for a flight flown on 1/12 (booked on copaair.com). So, it looks like the program is still on.
FWIW - the 1/12 flight posted on 1/15 and the bonus PQM on 1/18. The 4 legs I flew on 1/1 and 1/4 did not post until 1/18, and no bonus PQM on them yet.
FWIW - the 1/12 flight posted on 1/15 and the bonus PQM on 1/18. The 4 legs I flew on 1/1 and 1/4 did not post until 1/18, and no bonus PQM on them yet.
Jan 24, 2014, 2:46 pm
#167
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
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COPA 25% bonus is still on for 2014
I just received a mass emailing from COPA announcing the continuation of the 25% PQM bonus for booking through COPA channels. I have posted the text in Spanish below. I'm not going to translate it here, but the rules are the same as last year.
- Must be booked through a COPA channel (website, phone, or sales office)
- Good on all flights 1/1/14 through 12/31/14
- There is a clause that says flights must be purchased and flown during 2014. However, I received PQM bonus for my flight that I purchased on 12/30.
- Must be booked through a COPA channel (website, phone, or sales office)
- Good on all flights 1/1/14 through 12/31/14
- There is a clause that says flights must be purchased and flown during 2014. However, I received PQM bonus for my flight that I purchased on 12/30.
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Estimado/a coolcoil,
MileagePlus No: XXXXXXXX
¡Por ser un socio MileagePlus importante para nosotros, en Copa Airlines queremos ofrecerle un bono exclusivo para usted!
Compre sus boletos a través de cualquiera de nuestros canales directos° y vuele con Copa Airlines entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2014 y acumule 25% adicional de Millas de Calificación Premier para que obtenga el estatus Premier, mantenga o alcance el siguiente nivel.
Una vez sea socio MileagePlus® Premier, usted podrá disfrutar de los siguientes beneficios:
• Ascensos de Clase de Cortesía Premier
• Millas de bonificación Premier
• Servicio Premier Access en los aeropuertos*
• Acceso a salas en vuelos internacionales**
• Asignación de sillas preferenciales en las tres primeras filas del avión***
• Mejor franquicia de equipaje
• Beneficios en la red Star Alliance (varía según nivel)
Aproveche esta promoción exclusiva para socios MileagePlus!
¡IMPORTANTE!
1-Recuerde informar o ingresar su número MileagePlus al momento de hacer la reserva o al momento de registrarse para el vuelo.
2-Asegurese que el nombre de la reserva coincida con los datos de su pasaporte y su cuenta MileagePlus para que sus millas sean acumuladas automáticamente.
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° Canales directos: Web: copa.com, Centro de Reservaciones y Oficinas de boletos (CTO).
* Premier Access en el check-in, Premier Access en la línea de seguridad (si está disponible), Premier Access en abordaje prioritario, Premier Access en el manejo prioritario de equipaje.
** Aplica únicamente para socios Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K y Global Services (si está disponible).
*** Aplica únicamente para socios Premier Silver, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K y Global Services. Las sillas reservadas están disponibles hasta 24 o 36 horas antes del Web Check-In de acuerdo al destino y según disponibilidad. Los acompañantes pueden solicitar la asignación de sillas preferenciales una vez el socio Premier la tenga asignada, siempre y cuando tenga el mismo itinerario de viaje.
1. Promoción válida para socios MileagePlus que son los destinatarios originales de un correo directo o correo electrónico de invitación de Copa Airlines y que completen un viaje calificable en Copa Airlines o Copa Airlines Colombia.
2. Solo los vuelos comprados a través de los canales directos de Copa Airlines son elegibles para ganar el bono (Web – copa.com, Centro de Reservaciones y Oficinas de boletos – CTO).
3. Oferta válida para compra de boletos y viaje entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2014.
4. En los vuelos calificables, los socios pueden ganar 25% de millas adicionales de calificación Premier (PQM) por boletos comprados en las clases tarifarias: C, D, Y, B, M, H, Q, K, V, U, S, W, E, L, T y N.
5. El bono de 25% de millas adicionales de calificación Premier (PQM) es calculado basándose en las millas voladas de cada segmento volado durante el periodo de la promoción.
6. Esta oferta no aplica para segmentos de calificación Premier (PQS), bonos de millas premio por clase de servicio, PQM por clase de servicio, bonos de millas por nivel Premier, bono de millas redimible u otras millas promocionales PQM.
7. El número de cuenta del socio MileagePlus debe estar incluido en la reserva de cada uno de los viajes y la actividad de vuelo debe ser depositada a la cuenta del socio con el fin de calificar para esta oferta.
8. Las millas de calificación Premier no pueden ser usadas para boletos premio de millas.
9. Esta oferta no es válida en vuelos código compartido de Copa Airlines operados por otras aerolíneas, con excepción de Copa Airlines Colombia operado por Aero República.
10. Esta oferta no es válida con tarifas de gobierno.
11. Esta oferta no es combinable y se puede ganar un número ilimitado de veces durante el periodo de la promoción.
12. Las millas serán acreditadas en la cuenta MileagePlus entre 6 y 8 semanas después de haber completado la actividad calificable.
13. Viajes con boletos premio de millas no son elegibles para calificar a esta oferta.
14. Promoción sujeta a cambio sin previo aviso. Otras restricciones pueden aplicar.
15. Las millas acumuladas, los premios y los beneficios otorgados están sujetos a cambios y a las reglas del programa MileagePlus, incluyendo sin limitación el programa Premier® (el programa de MileagePlus®) que se incorpora expresamente en este documento. United puede cambiar las reglas del programa MileagePlus® incluyendo pero no limitándose a las reglas, regulaciones, viajes de premio y las ofertas especiales o a terminar el programa MileagePlus® en cualquier momento y sin previo aviso. United, sus filiales, subsidiarias y agentes afiliados no son responsables de ningún producto o servicio ofrecido por otras compañías participantes y asociadas. Los impuestos y cargos relacionados a viajes de premio son responsabilidad del socio del programa. Las millas premio y las millas de bonificación obtenidas a través de actividades que no fueron de vuelo no califican para alcanzar el nivel Premier a menos que se indique lo contrario. La acumulación de millas o nivel Premier o cualquier otra condición no les da derecho a los socios sobre el programa MileagePlus. Todos los cálculos realizados en conexión con el programa MileagePlus, incluyendo sin limitación con respecto a la acumulación de millas y el cumplimiento de los requisitos para nivel Premier, serán hechos bajo la discreción de United Airlines y MileagePlus y estos cálculos se consideran definitivos. La información contenida en esta comunicación relacionada con el programa MileagePlus no pretende ser completa ni exhaustiva, y puede no incluir toda la información que un socio puede considerar importante, y calificada en su totalidad por referencia a toda la información en la página web united.com y las reglas del programa de MileagePlus. United y MileagePlus son marcas registradas. Para mayor detalle acerca del programa MileagePlus, entre a www.united.com
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Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Sep 17, 2014 at 4:33 am
Jan 24, 2014, 6:51 pm
#168
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Thanks coolcoil and the Translation is:
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For being an important MileagePlus member for us, Copa Airlines wants to offer you an exclusive bonus just for you! Purchase your tickets through any of our direct selling channels° and fly with Copa Airlines between January 1 and December 31, 2014 and earn an additional 25% Premier Qualifying Miles so you can achieve Premier status, maintain or earn the next level. Once you become a MileagePlus® Premier member, you can enjoy the following benefits: Complimentary Premier Upgrades Premier bonus award miles Premier Access services at airports* Access to lounges on international flighs** Preferential seating in the first three rows of the plane *** Better baggage allowance Benefits in the Star Alliance network (varies according to level) Take advantage of this exclusive offer for MileagePlus members! IMPORTANT! 1-Remember to inform or enter your MileagePlus number at the moment you make your reservation or at the moment you register for your flight. 2-Make sure the name in your reservation is exactly the same as the one in your passport and your MileagePlus account so your miles are registered automatically. Terms and Conditions ° Direct channels: Web: copa.com; Call Center and Ticket office (CTO). *Premier Access check-in, Premier Access security lane (if available), Premier Access priority boarding, Premier Access priority baggage handling. ** Applies to Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K and Global Services members (if available). *** Applies only to Premier Silver, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K and Global Services members. Reserved seats are available up to 24 to 36 hours before Web Check-In, according to destination and availability. Passengers accompanying Premier members that have the same flight itinerary may request preferred seating once the member has an assigned seat. 1. Offer is valid for MileagePlus members who are the original recipients of a direct-mail or email invitation from Copa Airlines and who complete qualifying travel on Copa Airlines or Copa Airlines Colombia. 2. Only flights purchased through Copa Airlines direct channels are eligible to earn the bonus (Web – copaair.com, Call Center and City Ticket Office - CTO). 3. Offer valid for tickets purchased between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014, for travel complete between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. 4. On paid qualifying flights members can earn 25% additional bonus PQM for tickets purchased in C, D, Y, B, M, H, Q, K, V, U, S, W, E, L, T and N booking classes. 5. The 25% bonus PQM is calculated against the actual flight miles of each segment flown during the promotion period. 6. This offer does not apply to Premier qualifying segments, class-of-service bonus miles, class-of-service PQM, Premier bonus miles, redeemable bonus miles or other promotional PQMs. 7. The members MileagePlus account number must be included on each reservation and flight activity must be posted to the member’s account in order to qualify for this offer. 8. PQMs cannot be redeemed for award travel. 9. Offer is not valid on Copa Airlines marketed code-share flights operated by other carriers. With the exception of Copa Airlines Colombia operated by Aero República. 10. Offer is not valid on government fares. 11. Offer is not combinable and can be earned an unlimited number of times during the promotional period. 12. Bonus will be posted to the member’s MileagePlus account six to eight weeks after completion of qualifying activity. 13. Flights booked with award miles are not eligible for the offer. 14. Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. 15. Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program, including without limitation the Premier® program (the “MileagePlus Program”), which are expressly incorporated herein. United may change the MileagePlus Program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus Program at any time and without notice. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products or services of other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the member. Bonus award miles, award miles and any other miles earned through non-flight activity do not count toward qualification for Premier status unless expressly stated otherwise. The accumulation of mileage or Premier status or any other status does not entitle members to any vested rights with respect to the MileagePlus Program. All calculations made in connection with the MileagePlus Program, including without limitation with respect to the accumulation of mileage and the satisfaction of the qualification requirements for Premier status, will be made by United Airlines and MileagePlus in their discretion and such calculations will be considered final. Information in this communication that relates to the MileagePlus Program does not purport to be complete or comprehensive and may not include all of the information that a member may believe is important, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to all of the information on the united.com website and the MileagePlus Program rules. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to www.united.com.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Sep 17, 2014 at 4:34 am
Jan 25, 2014, 5:01 am
#169
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
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The 1/1 flight had received 50% PQM bonus at regular posting for the higher fare class, but the 25% PQM was only on base miles. I seem to remember that in the past, if you got 150% PQM because of fare class, your bonus was 1.5 X 25%. Maybe not the case now. I will read through the T&C to see if there is anything about this.
Jan 25, 2014, 4:05 pm
#170
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: United 1.9MM
Posts: 168
Another one flying LAX-PTY-KIN on L fare ... 1K/MM + spouse ... But I booked through expedia. Would this hurt my/our chances of an upgrade?
Last edited by dgdevil; Jan 25, 2014 at 4:06 pm Reason: add fare type
Jan 25, 2014, 4:52 pm
#171
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Jan 26, 2014, 12:25 am
#172
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MDE
Programs: AA EP, CM PP, AV GM, UA Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Accor Plat
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CPUs on SJO-PTY-SJO
I read upthread about a missed CPU for a Gold on PTY-SJO. That's a very Premier-heavy route. As a 1K, I'm about 60/40 in my favor, but there are occasional empty seats remaining. You just never know.
It doesn't bother me, as it's such a short flight. In fact, when booking award tix between SJO & MDE or BOG, I don't spend the extra miles unless I can't find saver award space in E. I'm flying MDE-PTY-SJO tomorrow in E, and I'm a happy camper.
For those late to the party, this may have been covered, but award tickets for Chase cardholders are not CPU eligible on CM. EVERY ticket bought with $$$, however, is. This includes souther South America.
Someone said that northern South America is CPU/RPU eligible on UA, too. Not as of Feb. 1. It's GPU or $$ only under the new M+ award plan. For me, this means I will never fly UA from northern South America to the US again. AV or CM win on principle.
UA says that their BOG and LIM flights now have lay-flat BF seats, thus the change. So a 5 hour BOG-IAH trip requires a GPU on a W+ fare, while a 6 hour PS transcon that costs a LOT less money requires only a RPU.
So we know that MDE-BOG-IAH now isn't eligible for CPU/RPU, but what is yet to be clarified is whether MDE-PTY-IAH is. I just know that I won't be the one who finds out.
25% PQM Bonus
Thanks coolcoil! That's great news! Yet another reason to use CM for Latin America to USA access.
Feb 3, 2014, 7:35 am
#173
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Costa Rica
Programs: UA 1K, Priority Platinum, Marriot Gold, Delta Platinum
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Is it true you can't waitlist when you use a RPU with Copa? I am trying to upgrade SJO-PTY-LAX and SJO-PTY can be upgraded but not PTY-LAX, agent on phone said that I couldn't waitlist on PTY-LAX. Is this true?
Feb 3, 2014, 8:06 am
#174
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Mar 3, 2014, 11:10 am
#175
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 34
New Mileage Plus Gold
Hello,
My girlfriend just got status matched to Mileage Pus Gold (gold status shown on ticket confirmation). She has her first flight tomorrow MIA to PTY since being status matched. She is on a reservation with a non-status companion. I have looked around but I don't see any information of what we have to do to request the CPU upgrade. Does the system do it completely automatically? I don't need to call and request it? There is plenty of space, Expertflyer showing I9 and 13 seats on the seat map. There is less than 24 hours to go. I check the reservation online and they are still in economy. Please advise, we dont have any experience with the Copa or United upgrade system.
Thanks in advance.
My girlfriend just got status matched to Mileage Pus Gold (gold status shown on ticket confirmation). She has her first flight tomorrow MIA to PTY since being status matched. She is on a reservation with a non-status companion. I have looked around but I don't see any information of what we have to do to request the CPU upgrade. Does the system do it completely automatically? I don't need to call and request it? There is plenty of space, Expertflyer showing I9 and 13 seats on the seat map. There is less than 24 hours to go. I check the reservation online and they are still in economy. Please advise, we dont have any experience with the Copa or United upgrade system.
Thanks in advance.
Mar 3, 2014, 1:10 pm
#176
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My girlfriend just got status matched to Mileage Pus Gold (gold status shown on ticket confirmation). She has her first flight tomorrow MIA to PTY since being status matched. She is on a reservation with a non-status companion. I have looked around but I don't see any information of what we have to do to request the CPU upgrade. Does the system do it completely automatically? I don't need to call and request it? There is plenty of space, Expertflyer showing I9 and 13 seats on the seat map. There is less than 24 hours to go. I check the reservation online and they are still in economy. Please advise, we dont have any experience with the Copa or United upgrade system.
Normally, given the I9 availability, I would not worry about the UG. In your GF's case, though, if the MP number was put on the reservation before she received the gold status, the system may not know realize that she has the status for that reservation. When she gets to the airport, she should ask if she is on the UG list and if she can add her companion too. COPA does not lock up all of the seats until just before boarding, so she should be fine doing it that way. If she has her gold card, she should have it with her to show the agent.
COPA does not publish any waiting list online or any indication that a flyer is eligible for an upgrade, so the only way to find out is by asking.
Mar 3, 2014, 1:34 pm
#177
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However, PTY-IAH is a heavy premium flight. When I take that route, more often that not, first class is already sold out when I am about to purchase the flight.
It's Northern South America (Bogota, Lima) who got screwed.
Mar 3, 2014, 11:49 pm
#178
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I have not found IAH-PTY to be elite heavy. Certainly nothing like SFO-JFK or SFO -IAD. But I can typically buy a a P or Z SFO-IAH-PTY for between $800 and $1200, which I suspect is why you find it a difficult route to upgrade.
Mar 4, 2014, 12:58 am
#179
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Location: SFO
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Flew LAX-PTY and PTY-SCL recently. No dice on either flight for upgrade for this *G. Flights were full in both cabins.
May 17, 2014, 11:29 am
#180
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If that's true, this thread should be annotated to say that the policy changed. It's generally the first thread that comes up for a search of 'waitlist RPU on Copa'.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...pu-copa-2.html
I would do so, but the thread is closed to posting.