2007 Press Releases
17 October 2007
UATP CONTINUES EXPANSION IN THE AMERICAS WITH NEW MERCHANT VOLARIS
Washington, DC- 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 will settle all UATP transactions through UATP Settlement Services (USS), a low-cost, weekly settlement system that matches fees and air tickets electronically, allowing for easy reconciliation of accounts.
Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP said: “Volaris joins other airlines in its expansion for market share. As a growth market for corporate travel, the Americas will enable Volaris to grow its corporate travel sector and increase its presence by accepting 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 uatp.com or www.volaris.com.mx
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by airlines and travel agencies worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), Japan Airlines (NQB: JALSY), Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), Qantas Airways, Ltd., United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), and US Airways (NYSE: LCC). AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways (PNK: BAIRY.PK), Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and Lufthansa German Airlines.
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Press Contact: Wendy Ward + 1 202 626 4077 wward@uatp.com
