Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Rove announced Copa Airlines ConnectMiles as a new transfer partner, offering a 40% bonus through September 30. Members can transfer Rove miles to Copa at a 1:1.4 ratio during the promotion. Copa ConnectMiles is a Star Alliance program with region-based award charts. The partnership allows Rove members to access Copa’s award options, including flights to Dubai and United business class. The bonus may provide value for specific award redemptions.
Our Reading
The escape is carefully planned.
Rove miles transfer to Copa ConnectMiles at a 1:1.4 ratio through Sept. 30.
Copa offers award space for United business class and Dubai in Emirates.
Redeeming miles requires checking Copa’s website directly.
The trip is structured, not spontaneous.
Author: Evan Null
Rove adds Copa ConnectMiles as a transfer partner
Rove miles will typically transfer to Copa ConnectMiles at a 1:1 ratio. But through Sept. 30, Rove members can transfer miles to Copa at a 1:1.4 ratio.
Copa ConnectMiles is Rove’s 21st transfer partner, and it’s a particularly noteworthy addition because it isn’t a transfer partner of any of the major credit card rewards currencies.
You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to Copa at a 3:1 ratio, but Rove is the first major transferable currency available to U.S. residents that lets its members transfer rewards to Copa at a 1:1 ratio.
Rove members can transfer miles in increments of 100 as long as they transfer at least 2,000 miles.
Why the 40% Copa transfer bonus could be valuable
Copa ConnectMiles uses region-based award charts. It publishes an award chart for its own flights with saver and standard award pricing, and it also prices partner awards by region.
However, the partner award chart currently available on Copa’s website appears outdated, so you’ll want to check the current pricing for partner awards by searching directly with ConnectMiles.
Flights from U.S. or Canadian destinations to Dubai in Emirates business class for 80,000 Copa miles are one of the sweet spots.
Transcontinental flights in United business class for 25,000 Copa miles are another option if saver award space is available.
Bottom line
Rove has added Copa ConnectMiles to an already impressive roster of transfer partners, including other popular Star Alliance loyalty programs like Air Canada Aeroplan, Lufthansa Miles & More and Turkish Miles&Smiles.
However, since Marriott Bonvoy is the only major transferable program available to U.S. residents that partners with Copa ConnectMiles, and because ConnectMiles typically doesn’t pass on carrier-imposed surcharges, this is still a valuable addition.
The 40% transfer bonus through Sept. 30 makes it a good time for Rove members to explore Copa’s award charts.
ConnectMiles may not be the main choice for most Star Alliance awards, but it offers unique value for select redemptions.
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Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to Copa at a 3:1 ratio.
Copa’s partner award chart is outdated, so checking directly with ConnectMiles is recommended.
Editorial disclaimer
Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
