Airlines

Heads up. Flights cancelled. Sadly TAM neglected to send me an email telling me my flight this morning to Asuncióand had been canceled, along with pretty much every other flight as best I could see. Apparently they will be reassessing the situation this afternoon. That's too late for me and I will be canceling my short trip and looking for some local trouble over the weekend.

[QUOTE=Luckyman;417914]Heads up. Flights cancelled. Sadly TAM neglected to send me an email telling me my flight this morning to Asuncióand had been canceled, along with pretty much every other flight as best I could see. Apparently they will be reassessing the situation this afternoon. That's too late for me and I will be canceling my short trip and looking for some local trouble over the weekend.[/QUOTE]Flights from EZE June 10 are resuming, since 7PM, of course assuming the respective plane arrived in the 1st place. I passed by AEP at 5PM and it was totally dead.

Fred [url]www.silverstarcar.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Silver Star; 417919]Flights from EZE June 10 are resuming, since 7PM, of course assuming the respective plane arrived in the 1st place. I passed by AEP at 5PM and it was totally dead.

Fred.

[url]www.silverstarcar.com[/url]

[/QUOTE]Am tracking DL 101 from Atlanta, is cancelled and all arrivals after 8AM next morning too.

So if you are here in BsAs and going out on the 13th, your respective plane may not be in town!

Looks like the European flites are in the air, (BA 247 and 510 from Frankfurt) but watch for possible diversions, may not land at EZE.

Fred.

Specializing in Premium Buenos Aires Airport Ytansfers.

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Got a mail that they cancel my flight to Paris tomorrow, and basically a have a nice day message!

I tried to go to the airport but no luck or info there.

Called Air France and can not get anyone on the line!

[QUOTE=Stranger; 418028]Got a mail that they cancel my flight to Paris tomorrow, and basically a have a nice day message!

I tried to go to the airport but no luck or info there.

Called Air France and can not get anyone on the line! [/QUOTE]Stranger,

Use Skype and call Air France in the United States. +1-800-237-2747 I've had fairly good luck getting a rep on the phone in the past. I just tried now and it took a whole (long hold times) but was able to get a rep. See if you can reschedule for Wednesday. If not, get a refund for your ticket and call Delta +1-800-221-1212. Like Air France a member of Sky Team or go to their office at AV Santa Fe 887. Also try American at +1-800-433-7300 or go to their office at Suipacha 1111. Unfortunately, it appears that for the next two days, all international flights from EZE have been cancelled.

If you ABSOLUTELY need to exit BsAs, take an overnight bus to Mendoza and continue from there. You can get a flight from MDZ to either Santiago or Sao Paulo and continue on to CDG. I would suggest Rosario or Cordoba, but I think all flights from those cities connect through Aeroparque. And forget about the BuqueBus to Montevideo. MVD is shut down too.

Good luck!

Greetings Everyone,

This is a link to the Argentina government's official airport website which has the real time status updates of arrivals and departures at all of the country's airports, including EZE.

[url]http://www.aa2000.com.ar/[/url]

There is an option to view an English version of the webpage.

Good luck,

Jackson

Here Is another link for departures and arrivals at EZE in English

[url]http://www.ifly.com/ezeiza-international-airport/EZE-airport-flight-status-departures[/url]

Just click on the link, it works I just tried it.

Mongers-

Another option would be to either take a bus or rent a car (driving your own car you can arrive in Asuncion in less than 15 hours) and drive up to Asuncion (ASU) and take a flight from there. From ASU you could take a flight to on GOL to Sao Paulo and then on to Europe on any number of airlines. Other options from ASU would be flights to Lima (several European destinations non-stop) or Santa Cruz de la Sierra (flights to Miami and Madrid).

Suerte,

Rock Harders

My new found expertise: meteorology and volcanology.

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[url]http://mobile.plane-mad.com/airport-weather/argentina/buenos-aires-ezeiza-ministro-pistarini-eze-saez.html[/url]

[url]http://www.flightstats.co.uk/FlightStatus/flightStatusByAirport.do?airportCode=EZE&airportQueryType=1[/url]

Flew in yesterday and had no problems. Most flights are running but some with long delays

Flyer talk featured it as a suggested mileage run. AA's wedsite has the cheapest fares they offer, except through consolidators.

San franciso is the special-can search for cheapest connection-miami, jfk / NYC or dfw. I costs less to travel fron sanfrancisco than miami?

Fr

That depends on how far in advance you search. I searched last week for a Mid November flight from SFO to EZE and the Price was $1400. Two months ago it was $1000.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob; 419852]Flyer talk featured it as a suggested mileage run. AA's wedsite has the cheapest fares they offer, except through consolidators.

San franciso is the special-can search for cheapest connection-miami, jfk / NYC or dfw. I costs less to travel fron sanfrancisco than miami?

Fr[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;419856]That depends on how far in advance you search. I searched last week for a Mid November flight from SFO to EZE and the Price was $1400. Two months ago it was $1000.[/QUOTE]You might want to check it again on Americans webpage. I just did a quick check and MB is right.

[quote]San Francisco to Buenos Aires

1 Adult

Tuesday November 15, 2011 – Thursday December 1, 2011

Your Trip Cost:

$861. 60 USD

*Taxes & Fees Included[/quote]
I just picked random dates, other dates are available.

There can be a wide pricing variation, based upon route-sfo-dfw-eze; sfo-mia-eze; or sfo-jfk-eze. If you have flexibility, I'll bet you can go under us$800 and possibly get mileage bonus-sfo to jfk.

Best of luck and thank you for all the work you do to help all of the AP membership

I guess I picked a day when the plane was almost full.

I noticed on the return flight, as I looked down the list for the hours of departure the rates went up. That is confusing. I can only remember one departure time. 9 something.

[QUOTE=Punter 127; 419857]You might want to check it again on Americans webpage. I just did a quick check and MB is right.

I just picked random dates, other dates are available.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69; 419866]I guess I picked a day when the plane was almost full.

I noticed on the return flight, as I looked down the list for the hours of departure the rates went up. That is confusing. I can only remember one departure time. 9 something.[/QUOTE]AA has four flights leaving EZE going to MIA (2) JFK, or DFW between 9:45 and 11:35 PM, your connection will effect the price.

I think the $375 each-way plus tax is a promo out of SFO, and I don't think you'll find a price better price on AA.

Good Luck.

[QUOTE=Punter 127; 419872]AA has four flights leaving EZE going to MIA (2) JFK, or DFW between 9:45 and 11:35 PM, your connection will effect the price.

I think the $375 each-way plus tax is a promo out of SFO, and I don't think you'll find a price better price on AA.

Good Luck.[/QUOTE]American Airlines just filed for Bankruptcy.

[QUOTE=DoubleRTexas; 420124]

[QUOTE=Punter 127; 419872]AA has four flights leaving EZE going to MIA (2) JFK, or DFW between 9:45 and 11:35 PM, your connection will effect the price.

I think the $375 each-way plus tax is a promo out of SFO, and I don't think you'll find a price better price on AA.

Good Luck.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=DoubleRTexas;420124]American Airlines just filed for Bankruptcy.[/QUOTE][/quote]American Airlines filed for reorganization under Chapter 11.

So would you please tell us what that has to do with my original post, especially considering AA's flight schedules are uneffected at this time?

I just got an email; from Citibank regarding American's chapter 11 filing and Citi's advantage rewards CC. Citi claims that American has indicated that they will continue to leave the advatage rewards points associated with the Citi CC in place.

I flew of an American flite to Miami after the chapter 11 filing. The business food service was more like couch meals. The traditional Business meals were not served-simulated dog shit replaced there normal service. The breakfast was a cheese place like what was offerred in busainess as a desert choice. LAN starts looking better every day!

I could not find a thread relating to this topic on ISG. Hopefully someone can give me insight here on AP.

I am going to Mexico on a one way ticket. This is allowed since technically Mexico is considered part of North America. My plans are no plans at all. I land in Mazatlan then I will take it from there.

When I decide to come back should I :

1. Buy my airplane ticket online from the airline website (USA Version)?

2. Go directly to the airport in Mexico and buy from the ticketing desk?

I was going to buy an inter-country ticket in Mexico a few years ago. The agent at the airport told me NOT to do it online. Better to purchase from the airline ticketing desk at the airport. He mentioned that I might have trouble.

I'd like to buy online for various reasons. Does anybody have a GENERAL experience with this? Is it always better to purchase in person? It seems like prices are better online.

I've never done this before.

Thank you for your help.

Artisttyp

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 421567]I could not find a thread relating to this topic on ISG. Hopefully someone can give me insight here on AP.

I am going to Mexico on a one way ticket. This is allowed since technically Mexico is considered part of North America. My plans are no plans at all. I land in Mazatlan then I will take it from there.

When I decide to come back should I :

1. Buy my airplane ticket online from the airline website (USA Version)?

2. Go directly to the airport in Mexico and buy from the ticketing desk?

I was going to buy an inter-country ticket in Mexico a few years ago. The agent at the airport told me NOT to do it online. Better to purchase from the airline ticketing desk at the airport. He mentioned that I might have trouble.

I'd like to buy online for various reasons. Does anybody have a GENERAL experience with this? Is it always better to purchase in person? It seems like prices are better online.

I've never done this before.

Thank you for your help.

Artisttyp[/QUOTE]I too, was trying to fly from Colombia to Argentina, and tried to book with "AVIANCA"

From the USA, thier website wouldn't allow me to, so I did a goggle search of websites that would allow my purchase and came up with 'CHEAPTICKETS. COM"

They allowed the transaction and when I looked up the routing code on Avianca, I found my flight information was also confirmed with them.

Now I haven't flown yet, that's not until June, but I get to Medellin in May and while in the airport in Bogota, I'll go to the desk and re-confirm with them.

So it can be done online thru another site (I hope) , to reach your foreign destination, just one way of I am sure many more on here will tell you.

Hope this helps

Shadowsme8

Most countries no longer allow "tourists" to enter the country with a one way ticket. They very often make the carrier that brought them take them back to where they came from. As a result you might have a ticket but not be allowed to board. This just happened to a friend of mine using copa air. Her returned to the states but when he tried to return to the "land of Christina" he was denied at the check in counter even though he had a valid ticket. He needed to buy a one way return ticket to be allowed to proceed.

[QUOTE=Gandolf50;421570]Most countries no longer allow "tourists" to enter the country with a one way ticket. They very often make the carrier that brought them take them back to where they came from. As a result you might have a ticket but not be allowed to board. This just happened to a friend of mine using copa air. Her returned to the states but when he tried to return to the "land of Christina" he was denied at the check in counter even though he had a valid ticket. He needed to buy a one way return ticket to be allowed to proceed.[/QUOTE]Agreed for the most part. Mexico is different though. Many people "walk" across to mexico daily. The only requirement is that they have to buy a visa $22 if they stay for longer than 72 hrs or go x amount of miles south of the border. I've discussed this with both mexican and american owned airlines.

It is true that if you tried this in South America it wouldn't work.

My question is what is the best way to purchase a return ticket once I am there?

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 421572]Agreed for the most part. Mexico is different though. Many people "walk" across to mexico daily. The only requirement is that they have to buy a visa $22 if they stay for longer than 72 hrs or go x amount of miles south of the border. I've discussed this with both mexican and american owned airlines.

It is true that if you tried this in South America it wouldn't work.

My question is what is the best way to purchase a return ticket once I am there?[/QUOTE]Depending where I am going I either book through the airline or through Expedia. I managed to enter Brazil on a 1-way ticket and now my trips originate and end in Rio. That may change soon though if I make the move to BA.

[QUOTE=SunSeeker;421574]Depending where I am going I either book through the airline or through Expedia. I managed to enter Brazil on a 1-way ticket and now my trips originate and end in Rio. That may change soon though if I make the move to BA.[/QUOTE]The "airline" online USA version? You have never had trouble with local airports accepting the reservation? Have you ever had trouble paying for the ticket with your US credit card while overseas?

Thanks.

* Tonight I re- confirmed my 1 way ticket on US Airways. Some airlines "might" have issues with it. The ones I have talked to do not in regards to * Mexico.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 421575]The "airline" online USA version? You have never had trouble with local airports accepting the reservation? Have you ever had trouble paying for the ticket with your US credit card while overseas?

Thanks.

* Tonight I re- confirmed my 1 way ticket on US Airways. Some airlines "might" have issues with it. The ones I have talked to do not in regards to * Mexico.[/QUOTE]My original 1-way into Brazil was from europe back in 2004 (Air France due to airmiles). My last 1-way back to Rio was Nov 2011 from Dubai, British Airways, bought by the company I had worked for.

I am currently on a trip from Rio-Buenos Aires-Sao Paulo-Canada-Rio (Aerolineas Argentina, United and Continental) bought on Expedia. Com and have bought several other tickets originating and ending in Rio. I've never been asked about my tickets at airports other than being asked how long I was staying in the country when I was at Immigration. However I have been asked to show my Visa to enter Brazil when checking in for flights.

Start looking into airfares. Have never seen fares this low.

Aeromexico probably Flies even cheaper from Tijuana to Mexico City then onto to EZE. You can get a few pops in with the sexy chicas while waiting for boarding in Tijuana. . Hope Aeromexico puts real jet fuel into their planes hehehe.

RT LAX to EZE Buenos Aires.* Total price for this trip: $490. 19.

Traveling to Buenos Aires.

Fri 19-Oct-12 Los Angeles (LAX) Depart 11:25 pm To Mexico City (MEX) Arrive 5:00 am +1 day. 1, 552 mi. Duration: 3hr 35mn Flight: 469.Economy / Coach Class, Refreshments, Boeing 737-800.

Sat 20-Oct-12 Mexico City (MEX) Depart 9:30 am To Buenos Aires (EZE) Arrive 9:00 pm 4, 594 mi. Duration: 9hr 30mn Flight: 30. Economy / Coach Class, Hot Meal, Boeing 767.

Total distance: 6, 146 mi Total duration: 13hr 5mn (17hr 35mn with connections)


Traveling to Los Angeles.

Sun 28-Oct-12 Buenos Aires (EZE) Depart 11:55 am To Mexico City (MEX) Arrive 7:10 pm Terminal 2 4, 594 mi. Duration: 10hr 15mn Flight: 31.Economy / Coach Class, Hot Meal, Boeing 767.

Mon 29-Oct-12 Mexico City (MEX) Depart 6:15 am To Los Angeles (LAX) Arrive 9:20 am 1, 552 mi. Duration: 4hr 5mn Flight: 646. Economy / Coach Class, Breakfast, Boeing 737-800.

Total distance: 6, 146 mi Total duration: 14hr 20mn (25hr 25mn with connections)

AeroMexico is selling seats from LAX to EZE connecting in Mexico City for US$490 , but same date it wants US$1500 for Tijuana TIJ to EZE?

AeroMexico is out to rape and rip off the sexy and hard-working chicas in TJ to line the pockets of fat gringos flying out of LAX. There must be some big time conspiracies and corruptions in this deal.

Or is it because there are many more airlines flying out of LAX connecting to EZE?

Viva las panochas Latinas yy la competicion!

[QUOTE=LukeSkywalker; 427020]AeroMexico is selling seats from LAX to EZE connecting in Mexico City for US$410, but same date it wants US$1500 for Tijuana TIJ to EZE?

AeroMexico is out to rape and tip off the sexy and hard-workgng chicas in Tijuana to line the pocket of fat gringos flying out of LAX. There must be some big time conspiracies and corruptions in this deal.

Or is it because there are many more airlines flying out of LAX connecting to EZE?

Viva las panochas Latinas yy la competicion![/QUOTE]I would guess its because there is more competition leaving from LAX. When I still lived in vegas the cheapest route was through LAX. I used to get good rates on Taca, as low as $450 RT. But no direct flights. They used to stop in San Jose on the way down and I sometimes was able to pull a overnighter there for free. I doubt they will let you do that now the way they want to charge extra for everything.

[QUOTE=Gandolf50;427021]I would guess its because there is more competition leaving from LAX. When I still lived in vegas the cheapest route was through LAX. I used to get good rates on Taca, as low as $450 RT. But no direct flights. They used to stop in San Jose on the way down and I sometimes was able to pull a overnighter there for free. I doubt they will let you do that now the way they want to charge extra for everything.[/QUOTE]Wow, that's an awesome fare! For those of you coming on on Aero Mexico, please PM me in advance, we can possibly give you a special rate EZE to City rate for a private, premium transfer. Since Aero Mexico comes in at 9PM, we are often at EZE anyway, doing a dropoff in the evening, so this will complete a trip for us in many cases. We can have a chauffeur waiting for you holding a sign, and you will be on your way, hassle free in a premium car. 100% safe and secure.

Fred.

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Have any of you guys flown with Copa Airlines within SA and what was your experience with luggage restrictions and overall service? I see that they count a jacket as one carry on personal item. That is new to me.

I'd like to purchases a multi city itinerary with them but since I haven't used them before I am hesitant to do so.

Thanks for the info.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 429641]Have any of you guys flown with Copa Airlines within SA and what was your experience with luggage restrictions and overall service? I see that they count a jacket as one carry on personal item. That is new to me.

I'd like to purchases a multi city itinerary with them but since I haven't used them before I am hesitant to do so.

Thanks for the info.[/QUOTE]If you are traveling to multiple destinations in South America, I suggest your first stop should be anywhere in Brazil. I found that flights between Brazil and USA have a much relaxed luggage allowance than anywhere else in South America. Why? I have no idea.

Also, Air Mexico, has some very good air fares between EZE and USA. Look it up.

No personal experience with Copa. But have heard good things about it.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 429641]Have any of you guys flown with Copa Airlines within SA and what was your experience with luggage restrictions and overall service? I see that they count a jacket as one carry on personal item. That is new to me.

I'd like to purchases a multi city itinerary with them but since I haven't used them before I am hesitant to do so.

Thanks for the info.[/QUOTE]I flew copa from Rio to Panama to Cartagena and return in feb. No probs with a laptop bag, roller carryon, and a checked bag.

[QUOTE=SunSeeker;429643]I flew copa from Rio to Panama to Cartagena and return in feb. No probs with a laptop bag, roller carryon, and a checked bag.[/QUOTE]That was a long detour. No direct flights between Rio and Bogota?

[QUOTE=Member #3320; 429642]If you are traveling to multiple destinations in South America, I suggest your first stop should be anywhere in Brazil. I found that flights between Brazil and USA have a much relaxed luggage allowance than anywhere else in South America. Why? I have no idea.

Also, Air Mexico, has some very good air fares between EZE and USA. Look it up.

No personal experience with Copa. But have heard good things about it.[/QUOTE]Possibly becuase Brazilians go to USA for major shopping trips?

[QUOTE=Member #3320; 429642]If you are traveling to multiple destinations in South America, I suggest your first stop should be anywhere in Brazil. I found that flights between Brazil and USA have a much relaxed luggage allowance than anywhere else in South America. Why? I have no idea.

Also, Air Mexico, has some very good air fares between EZE and USA. Look it up.

No personal experience with Copa. But have heard good things about it.[/QUOTE]I have flown COPA several times from Miami, because of their schedule, which leaves BA in the morning and arrives Miami in the early evening. I have to change planes in Panama, but I would have to change in some USA hub city because my frequent flyer miles are not on an airline that flies direct from Miami. From Miami you are always flying the shortest route to / from BA, so you spend less time in the aluminum tube. The new International terminal in Miami is a big improvement, and you spend less time in customs with a smaller aircraft, and few USA citizens. COPA has always been on time, never lost my luggage, and never hassled me about a jacket / coat and a laptop bag carry-on. They fly a 737 rather than a double aisle airplane, but they have more legroom than the domestic version of the 737. COPA codeshares with UNITED and may codeshare with other airlines. COPA also flies from Houston, Orlando, and New York, and may fly from other cities as well.

Tres3

[QUOTE=Member #3320;429644]That was a long detour. No direct flights between Rio and Bogota?[/QUOTE]There was but cost about 300 USD more and got into Cartagena hours later.

Question. Can a gringo go to the local Aerolineas Argentina office and pay for airfare in pesos?

[QUOTE=SunSeeker;429688]Question. Can a gringo go to the local Aerolineas Argentina office and pay for airfare in pesos?[/QUOTE]My information is at least 3 to 4 years old but most likely is still accurate. The Argentina airline is a total screw job related to foreigners dude. In the past if the fair was 500 pesos to an argentine citizen, it was sold to a foreigner for 500 usd. Yes, I am not kidding. When you present your documents and they see that you are NOT an argentine the price immediately converts from pesos to dollars straight up! I used to fly to corrienties and terra del feugo for fishing and discovered this program by total accident. I have never flown since and that's why I started taking the bus. I have no experience with international travel just domestic. Hope someone can confirm this, as my information is accurate but old. Hope this helps. Monger on SS. Toymann

[QUOTE=Toymann;429689]My information is at least 3 to 4 years old but most likely is still accurate. The Argentina airline is a total screw job related to foreigners dude. In the past if the fair was 500 pesos to an argentine citizen, it was sold to a foreigner for 500 usd. Yes, I am not kidding. When you present your documents and they see that you are NOT an argentine the price immediately converts from pesos to dollars straight up! I used to fly to corrienties and terra del feugo for fishing and discovered this program by total accident. I have never flown since and that's why I started taking the bus. I have no experience with international travel just domestic. Hope someone can confirm this, as my information is accurate but old. Hope this helps. Monger on SS. Toymann[/QUOTE]Above does apply for the Miami to EZE flight on Aerolineas Argentinas, domestic will have a dual fare system, international no.