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1  October  2007

In This Issue

  • UATP CONTINUES EXPANSION IN THE AMERICAS WITH NEW MERCHANT VOLARIS
  • SEE UATP AS FEATURED SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS AT INDUSTRY EVENTS
  • UATP Insider's Club travel protection plans are specifically designed for airline employees and their families!!!
  • UATP Calendar Updates

UATP CONTINUES EXPANSION IN THE AMERICAS WITH NEW MERCHANT VOLARIS

Volaris, Mexico, joins the increasing number of Latin American airlines as a new UATP Merchant.  Effective immediately, Volaris is the latest airline to accept all UATP cards.

 “Providing the customers’ total satisfaction through exceptional service, while continuing growth, is the key focus for Volaris,” said Enrique Beltranena, CEO, Volaris.  “We are identifying and developing new markets and expanding our corporate client base.  By accepting UATP, we are able to continue our growth and give forth to our clients the requested acceptance of UATP.”

 Volaris, the high efficiency and low cost airline, is focused on offering the best option in the market with the best possible services.  Punctuality, best rates and easy travel is key to the success of Volaris.  By offering a single service, Human Class, and advanced technology, Volaris has become the leader in punctuality with take off and landing indexes at or above 95%, higher than competitors. 

 Volaris offers flights to 16 destinations in Mexico: Toluca, Aguascalientes, Cancún, Ciudad Juárez, Culiacán, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, León (Bajío), Los Cabos, Mérida, Mexicali, Monterrey, Morelia, Puebla, Tijuana and Villahermosa.

 

For further information, visit www.volaris.com.mx

Don’t forget to utilize these recently added new Merchants – Flybe and Alma De Mexico – book your travel today!

SEE UATP AS FEATURED SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS AT INDUSTRY EVENTS

Following the recent sponsorships and presentations at CASMA’s international forum in Berlin, 22-26 October and the World Air Transport Forum, Cannes, 18 October, Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP, will be a featured panelist at the upcoming ALTA Airline Leaders Forum.  Moderated by Mexicana CIO Santiago Ontanon, Ralph Kaiser will join other panelists to discuss “New Distribution Models” on 9 November, 9:00-10:00 am, Cancun. 

 ALTA is the leading forum and gathering of Latin American carriers and brings together executives and CEOS to discuss the issues and open dialogue on new business opportunities.  Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from the leaders and to visit UATP at its exhibitor booth during the ALTA conference to learn how to solve your corporate card needs!

 Visit http://www.alta.aero/leadersforum/index.php for more information.

 UATP will also be featured at the upcoming eConference 2007, New Approaches to Airline Marketing Automation.  UATP Regional Director, Mark Rademaker, will be an expert panelist discussing “A Brave New World of Distribution:  Choosing your OTA, GNE, GDS, Alternative distribution platforms,” on 5 November, Singapore. 

 To view the entire agenda, visit:  http://www.airlineinformation.org/conferences/eConf2007/eConference2007conferenceagenda.html

 

 -- Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about UATP, watch for our frequent speaking engagements at leading events --

UATP Insider's Club travel protection plans are specifically designed for airline employees and their families!!!

If you are eligible for industry-free or reduced-rate fares on airlines, you are eligible to purchase Insider's Club plans! ANNUAL plans begin as low as USD 24.95. Coverage includes travel on regularly scheduled airline, cruise line and Amtrak passenger trains!  Coverage may also include (depending on the plan that you purchase):

  • Checked Lost/Stolen Baggage Protection and Baggage Delay

  • Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation

  • Travel Accident Protection

  • 24-Hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance

Visit www.uatptravelprotection.com for details, to download a description of coverage and to enroll today!  For any questions, please contact uatp@berkely.com or call 1-800-383-0049.  

UATP Calendar Updates

4-6 November, Manila                        IATA Communications Seminar, sponsor

5-6 November, Singapore                  eConference 2007, speaker

6 November, Kansas City                  All About Travel Seminar, speaker

7-9 November, Cancun                      ALTA Leaders Forum, speaker, sponsor

28 November, Berlin                           UATP 101 Training Course