WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TRIP Linhas Aereas,
the largest regional airline in South
America, is the latest airline to join UATP to address the
needs of its corporate travelers and now accepts all UATP corporate
cards, effective immediately at all points of sale, including
online at www.voetrip.com.br.
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"In order to attend to the business travelers' high demand, we
decided to join the UATP Network in efforts to expand our corporate
market share in the region," said Jose
Mario, president of TRIP Linhas Aereas. "Excellence in
service is a priority to TRIP Linhas Aereas and to meet specific
customer needs, we need to fulfill the requests for UATP
Acceptance."
Client satisfaction is the core value behind TRIP Linhas Aereas
and it concentrates on providing excellent service based on
flexibility and technology.
"Airlines are listening to corporate customers and building UATP
into successful business strategies," said President and CEO
Ralph Kaiser, UATP. "As the
increasing challenge for market share gain continues, TRIP joined
UATP to position itself to capitalize on new opportunities."
Since 1998, TRIP Linhas Aereas has provided transport service in
Brazil, and has expanded
operations to some touristic routes including Fernando de Noronha, Natal and Recife. After 13 years of activity, the
company flies to more than 80 cities, serving both tourists and
business travelers.
About UATP:
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate
business travel worldwide by airlines, travel agencies and
Amtrak®. UATP accounts are issued by: Air New Zealand
(ANZFF.PK); American Airlines (NYSE: AMR); Austrian Airlines
(AUALF.PK); China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd; Continental Airlines
(NYSE: CAL); Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL); EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd;
GOL Linhas aereas inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4);
Japan Airlines (JALSY.PK); Qantas Airways, Ltd. (QUBSF.PK); United
Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL); and US Airways (NYSE: LCC). AirPlus
International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British
Airways (LSE: BAY.L); Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL); and
Lufthansa German Airlines.
About TRIP Linhas Aereas (www.voetrip.com.br)
TRIP is the largest regional airline in South America. After 13 years of activity, it
serves more than 80 cities with a fleet of 47 regional aircraft.
The company is controlled by the Caprioli and Aguia Branca groups,
both of which are traditional passenger carriers, have histories of
solid results, and sustained growth. One of TRIP's investors, with
a 20% share of its capital, is the U.S.'s SkyWest, Inc. that, with
700 aircraft, is the biggest regional airline in the world.
Contact:
Wendy Ward
202-626-4077
wward@uatp.com
SOURCE UATP