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TOKYO February 25, 2005 – ANA and TAP Portugal
will tie up their Frequent Flyer Programmes (FFP) from March 14th,
in preparation for TAP’s forthcoming membership of Star Alliance
later this year. March 14th also marks the 60th anniversary of Portugal’s
premier airline.
From that day, members of ANA Mileage Club (AMC) and TAP FFP will
be eligible to accrue and redeem mileage on the networks of both
airlines, giving them greater choice and freedom in how they use
one of the most popular airline benefits.
For AMC members this means they can accrue and redeem award tickets
on any flight on the extensive TAP Portugal network, reaching across
25 countries globally and in particular to South America.
TAP FFP members can also make the most of travel on ANA to 22 international
destinations or to 49 cities in Japan, taking advantage of special
offers during the Star Alliance Visit Japan Campaign to thoroughly
acquaint themselves with the Land of the Rising Sun, all the while
accruing mileage. Japan will also host the 2005 World Expo in Aichi,
close to Nagoya, between the months of March and September, giving
another reason for visitors to come in 2005. |
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About TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal is the leading Portuguese airline, and will celebrate
its 60th anniversary on March 14, 2005. Its Lisbon hub is a key
European gateway at the crossroads of the African, North & South
American continents, where it stands out as the leading European
carrier operating to Brazil.
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| TAP' s current network comprises 42 destinations in 25 different
countries worldwide, with an even greater range of destinations
served by code-share operations with partner airlines. The company
operates an average of 160 - 180 daily flights and on a modern fleet
of 40 Airbus aircraft. TAP will become a full member of the Star
Alliance in the first quarter of this year. |
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About ANA
Serving customers in the greatest tradition of Japanese hospitality
with a twist of the modern, ANA has been in operation for over 50
years. It flies almost 50,000 passengers annually to 22 destinations
worldwide and 49 cities within the Japanese archipelago. Its fleet
of 180 aircraft will be complemented by the 787 in 2008, of which
ANA is the launch customer. Its network extends across Europe, the
USA, Asia and the Pacific Islands of Hawaii and Guam. ANA joined
the world’s foremost airline family, Star Alliance, in October
1999, bringing access to 772 airports in 133 countries, as well
as benefits such as mileage recognition and lounge access. |
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