WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -Aviacsa Airlines, Mexico, joins a growing number of North American airlines as a new UATP Merchant. As of November, Aviacsa Airlines became the latest airline to accept all UATP cards, issued by 14 airlines worldwide to their corporate customers; and accepted by more than 220 airlines and major travel agencies. Aviacsa Airlines will accept UATP through travel agencies worldwide.
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"Providing the customers total satisfaction through best quality, service, and promotions is the goal for Aviacsa Airlines," said Daniel Martinez, Aviacsa Airlines. "A key focus for Aviacsa is to identify and develop new market opportunities, and by accepting UATP, not only did we fulfill a client request, but we are able to further develop and expand our corporate client base, a key goal."
Customer satisfaction is key to Aviacsa and numerous programs are offered to provide a rich customer experience such as: Tuesdays Program which offers the best prices available for any ticket purchased on a Tuesday; the AviacPass, Aviacsa's frequent flyer program that gives one free ticket for every five purchased, and the ASI program, an all inclusive service to select destinations offered by Aviacsa. Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP said: "The Americas continue to be a growth market for corporate travel and airlines such as Aviacsa are positioned as key players in the corporate sector. By accepting UATP, Aviacsa is making it easier for corporate travelers to make smart business decisions and fly Aviacsa while using UATP."
Aviacsa offers 25 domestic and international flights. Mexico: Acapulco, Cancun, Mexico City, Chetumal, Juarez City, Culiacan, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Leon, Merida, Mexicali, Monterrey, Morelia, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, Tampico, Tapachula, Tijuana, Tuxtla Gutierrez and Villahermosa. United States: Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami.
For further information, visit uatp.com or http://www.aviacsa.com.
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by more than 220 airlines worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by these airlines: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines (NasdaqOTC: JALSY), Qantas Airways, Ltd., Scandinavian Airlines System, United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ), US Airways (OTC Bulletin Board: UAIRQ.OB), and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways (NYSE: BAB), Lufthansa German Airlines, and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL).

