Airlines

and talked about LAN's better food and seat pitch.

I think AA is pretty stingy with miles compared to many other US airlines. Generally you should be able to buy clothing and other necessities up to $150 or so for the first 24 hours. Unless you had a very tight connection, your luggage should have made it.

I've had problems myself in Miami with luggage, so try not to route through there, if at all possible.

On about 75% of my trips, in fact, I only take carry-on luggage, so there is nothing for them to lose.

Pre=departure. This service just screwed-up. Even better, on the return, in business, three seats were broken out of 37. My seat did not recline and they could not relocate me.

They zapped me both legs and in business. Over all, american is my favorite and that is why I have concentrate on the american awards program, rather than the competition. The only other airline that is consistant is lan-be careful purchasing lan-you can fly lan direct or with 2 or 3 stops-don't buy blind on the web or you could be very disappointed. The miami-eze direc tis great and cheaper than american. If you book on the lan website, you can assign your miles to any of the one-world partners. I assign the miles to american and put in my advantage number. I have always received my miles. Of course, I cannot upgrade to business with my advantage miles

[quote=miami bob; 412214]pre=departure. This service just screwed-up. Even better, on the return, in business, three seats were broken out of 37. My seat did not recline and they could not relocate me.

They zapped me both legs and in business. Over all, american is my favorite and that is why I have concentrate on the american awards program, rather than the competition. The only other airline that is consistant is lan-be careful purchasing lan-you can fly lan direct or with 2 or 3 stops-don't buy blind on the web or you could be very disappointed. The miami-eze direc tis great and cheaper than american. If you book on the lan website, you can assign your miles to any of the one-world partners. I assign the miles to american and put in my advantage number. I have always received my miles. Of course, I cannot upgrade to business with my advantage miles[/quote]to make up for the seat not reclining in biz. They should return to you whatever miles you used to upgrade plus a little something for the effort.

Has anyone bought a ticket on LAN online lately? I am interested in buying a ticket to ecuador for $502. I noticed they don't allow you to choose your seat at the time of purchase with "base fare" tickets. In order to do so I would need to buy a "base fare" plus ticket for an extra $172 .

I could deal with whatever seat they gave me but who is to say they wouldn't bump me from the flight if they had a base fare plus buyer? After all I wouldn't have an assigned seat. Why not just assign me whatever seat they choose once I've paid for it. It looks like they are charging people these rates to be stand by's.

Anybody?

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 412962]Has anyone bought a ticket on LAN online lately? I am interested in buying a ticket to ecuador for $502. I noticed they don't allow you to choose your seat at the time of purchase with "base fare" tickets. In order to do so I would need to buy a "base fare" plus ticket for an extra $172.

I could deal with whatever seat they gave me but who is to say they wouldn't bump me from the flight if they had a base fare plus buyer? After all I wouldn't have an assigned seat. Why not just assign me whatever seat they choose once I've paid for it. It looks like they are charging people these rates to be stand by's.

Anybody? [/QUOTE]Hey, Chickenlittle, er, Art.

Unless you don't check in on time, if they bump you then they'd owe you IDB for your flight. Many airlines allow you to check in online at the 24 hour mark. Check in as close as possible, usually you get to choose your flight at this time. Sometimes you can also call in and get an assigned seat.

[QUOTE=Jaimito Cartero; 412967]Hey, Chickenlittle, er, Art.

Unless you don't check in on time, if they bump you then they'd owe you IDB for your flight. Many airlines allow you to check in online at the 24 hour mark. Check in as close as possible, usually you get to choose your flight at this time. Sometimes you can also call in and get an assigned seat. [/QUOTE]Thanks.

I don't get the chicken little bit? Are you the skipper and I am gilligan?

LAN has I believe 4 or 5 different levels of tickets. It's ridiculous.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp; 412970]Thanks.

I don't get the chicken little bit? Are you the skipper and I am gilligan?

LAN has I believe 4 or 5 different levels of tickets. It's ridiculous. [/QUOTE]Research what Chicken Littles catchphrase was.

Most airlines have many different fare classes. On an average flight a coach ticket may cost between $400-2000 each. Same seat. Full fare tickets (usually Y and B class fare buckets) may be upgraded to first class for free on some routes, especially if you are elite. Or with a certain amount of miles.

Some seats may be in their elite section. They may offer extra legroom for free, or even an empty seat next to you, since they fill them up last.

As I have mentioned before, elite status can help a lot. Free luggage allowance, extra frequent flyer miles. Upper levels often give free lounge access. Given the amount you fly you should at least be lower or middle tier. (Most US airlines have 3 levels. 25k, 50k and 75/100k)

Wrong thread but did not feel like creating a new one. Just wanted to pass along some great cruising deals that has BA as a destination in the next few months. With airfares not coming down anytime soon, and plenty of cruising promotions for people who has the freedom to go anytime and also longer vacations, it can be very useful and enjoyable. I often use cruises to navigate my way around, especially inter-continental and regional cruises. All prices are for interior rooms.

1) December 4, Star Princess, Rome to Rio de Janeiro, 16 days, from $699 + tax.

2) December 20, Star Princess, Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, 20 days, from $1605 + tax (wish I could go on this
one with Antartica on the itinerary)


3) December 5, Celebriity Infinity, Miami to Santiago, 14 days, $1499 + tax (was down to $899 and could go down
again)

Now of course, you need 2 people so the costs goes up if you are toting the bill. And you need pussy especially for the long cruise, so that makes it difficult for mongers. Staring at a fellow monger with a hard on for any length of time might result in some form of strangulation. Imagine Exon and Jackson in such a scenerio, not bad for a tv series. But I remember in early 2008 after the financial meltdown, prices for a cruise between Santiago and BA, for 14 days dropped to an unbelievable $499 or $599. I kid you not, as I had already paid $999 and considered that a bargain, so you could have easily pick up a chick in BA, and get star treatment for being such a benevolent sponsor.

There might be a few chicas that it might fun to cruise with, but a week at tops. Cruising can be a good deal if you have someone to go with, otherwise you'll end up spending too much time and money away from the action.

Perhaps if they had a nice Mongering Cruise.

From November 3 at 11pm to December 1st inclusive, Jorge Newbery Airport will be closed for maintenance of the track, forcing the passenger to move to the Ezeiza International Airport for cabotage trips.

Gentlemen[and I use that term loosely]

I have an adventure coming: leave miami early morning to jfk / NYC. Visit with aunt and uncle in their 90's; back to jfk and taking the red-eye to BA. Basically 24 hours of traveling and two trips thru TSA security.

I must travel with cash and med's. On TV there was a bunch of confusing stuff about "enhanced security", pat-downs and special new x-ray equipment. On TV. They said that now in is necessary to have empty pockets-no $ no plastic pill cases?

I haven't flown in a few months and the new security stated nov 8 or 9.

Do I have to really fly with empty pockets. My apartment rental $ and extra cash cannot be on my person?

[url]http://www.tsa.gov[/url]

The tsa website offers little help-I'll ask the boys: what the F*k is actually going on here?

[QUOTE=Miami Bob; 413988]Gentlemen[and I use that term loosely]

I have an adventure coming: leave miami early morning to jfk / NYC. Visit with aunt and uncle in their 90's; back to jfk and taking the red-eye to BA. Basically 24 hours of traveling and two trips thru TSA security.

I must travel with cash and med's. On TV there was a bunch of confusing stuff about "enhanced security", pat-downs and special new x-ray equipment. On TV. They said that now in is necessary to have empty pockets-no $ no plastic pill cases?

I haven't flown in a few months and the new security stated nov 8 or 9.

Do I have to really fly with empty pockets. My apartment rental $ and extra cash cannot be on my person?

[url]http://www.tsa.gov[/url]

The tsa website offers little help-I'll ask the boys: what the F*k is actually going on here? [/QUOTE]Miami Bob,

My advice is to write to your congressman and tell them that enough is enough, and that its time to put liberal PC sensitivities aside and for us to start using profiling as our primary screening strategy. You can explain it to him like this: Stop screening for the devices and start screening for the criminals!

Thanks,

Jackson

Guys,

Anyone knows of any good deals for the route, JFK to EZE in Dec or Jan?

Thanks

Just flew in yesterday. I think, and who hell really knows. When going through the new xray machines, they make you empty your pockets of everything. No cash, billfold, nothing, the fuckin lint in your pockets causes problems. You place everything in a tray and you and your $ part ways while going through security. You get to pick your stuff up after you clear security and continue on your way.

See where flying in and out of EZE next Thursday could be fun. Close the highway to EZE.

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