Aeroplan welcomes new airline partners

Aeroplan has announced the addition of Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines to its roster of travel partners. Aeroplan members can now accumulate and redeem Aeroplan miles for travel with both airlines, bringing the total number of airline partners to 33. “We are very pleased to be adding Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines to Aeroplan’s expansive network of premium airlines and providing our members more opportunities to earn miles or book reward flights to Latin America, one of the world’s most attractive emerging travel markets,”said David Houston, vice-president, Partnerships, Aeroplan. Avianca-TACA, a Star Alliance member, offers the widest network in Latin America with services to more than 100 destinations in the Americas and Europe, offering connections to more than 750 destinations in the world through partner airlines around the globe. Its multi-hub operations offer travel options through Bogotá, San Salvador, Lima and San Jose. Copa Airlines is also a Star Alliance member and is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, with more than 290 daily scheduled flights among 63 destinations in 29 countries. Through its hub in Panama City, Copa is able to consolidate passenger traffic from multiple points and provides unique service to many destinations such as Santiago de los Caballeros in Dominican Republic, Asuncion in Paraguay and Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Iquitos, Peru from June/July 2012.