Month: August 2023

Sample Travel Date:

• October 21st – 24th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid September  – early November or early December for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure

• Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: IAD
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua
    • Extension Codes:
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on United and you will be presented with an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  LAX
    • This works both ways, so LAX can be the Origin and IAD can be the Destination
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: ua
    • Extension Codes:
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted

• You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• N (Basic Economy)
• G (Regular Economy)

Elite Qualifying Dollars:

Routing:

• IAD – LAX (Los Angeles) – IAD

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 4,562 miles or 3.0 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 920 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on United with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

Sample Travel Date:

• September 20th – 27th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel in mid September or late October – November or mid  January 2024 – February 2024. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure

• Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: LAX
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Copa Air  and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare
  • Destination:  CLO
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: pty
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted

• You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• A (Basic Economy)
• L (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• LAX  – PTY (Panama City) – CLO (Cali) – PTY – LAX

Stopover:

Mileage:

Copa is a member of the Star Alliance and United partner. Mileage earning with United is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 6,884 miles or 5.5 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 7.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 3,442 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on Copa Air with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.