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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.
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[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.
[QUOTE=Silver Star;429691]Above does apply for the Miami to EZE flight on Aerolineas Argentinas, domestic will have a dual fare system, international no.[/QUOTE]The fares on Aerolineas Argentinas keep going up thru the roof, it makes even more sense now for executive, VIP and other premium travelers to hire a private executive or VIP car with chauffeur to go directly from EZE to Rosario, Mar del Plata, and cities with similar distances. Saves an airport transfer, possible delay at AEP, no risk of missed connection, and direct, door to door service. Private cars will get you there much faster than a bus, which is speed limited to only about 55MPH. We have been getting a lot of Rosario direct runs from EZE lately. Hassle free, with a private car service, your chauffeur will be waiting for you as you arrive, and you are on your way. Especially makes sense for groups of 3-4 private cars generally price per carload, not per person. For those that are looking for a premium, safe and secure executive and VIP car service here in BsAs, one company is SilverStar Transfers and Tours
Fred.
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Serving the needs of Premium Travelers in Buenos Aires since 2009
[QUOTE=Silver Star; 429692]The fares on Aerolineas Argentinas keep going up thru the roof, it makes even more sense now for executive, VIP and other premium travelers to hire a private executive or VIP car with chauffeur to go directly from EZE to Rosario, Mar del Plata, and cities with similar distances. Saves an airport transfer, possible delay at AEP, no risk of missed connection, and direct, door to door service. Private cars will get you there much faster than a bus, which is speed limited to only about 55MPH. We have been getting a lot of Rosario direct runs from EZE lately. Hassle free, with a private car service, your chauffeur will be waiting for you as you arrive, and you are on your way. Especially makes sense for groups of 3-4 private cars generally price per carload, not per person. For those that are looking for a premium, safe and secure executive and VIP car service here in BsAs, one company is SilverStar Transfers and Tours
Fred.
[url]www.silverstarcar.com[/url]
Serving the needs of Premium Travelers in Buenos Aires since 2009[/QUOTE]The toda la camA (executive) argentine bus service is tough to beat. Way more comfortable than that lousy town car, movies, meals, wine, champagne, gringo bingo, hot stewardess, etc. Most buses are overnight thus who cares if it takes an extra hour or so. Plus, what's your price to Rosario? Corrienties is twice as far and is currently around 600 pesos one way. I am guessing that one way Rosario is around 300 pesos. Your thoughts my expensive gringo pricing friend. Monger on Fred. 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]It's not exactly Pesos to Dollars but yo are right in that there is a huge difference. Foreigners pay the price at the top of the scale while Argentines can get any offer that is on the go.
If you fly international on Aerolineas you can get the same prices as Argies get. I suggest people that need to fly a lot inside Argentina to fly internationally into Montevideo and then get Aerolineas (international) to Argentina. Then you get your internal flights at local rates.
[QUOTE=Silver Star; 429692]Fred.
[url]www.silverstarcar.com[/url]
Serving the needs of Premium Travelers in Buenos Aires since 2009[/QUOTE]Fred,
How much do you charge for a 1 way ride from Palermo to a Roasario hotel?
[QUOTE=Toymann;429693]The toda la camA (executive) argentine bus service is tough to beat. Way more comfortable than that lousy town car, movies, meals, wine, champagne, gringo bingo, hot stewardess, etc. Most buses are overnight thus who cares if it takes an extra hour or so. Plus, what's your price to Rosario? Corrienties is twice as far and is currently around 600 pesos one way. I am guessing that one way Rosario is around 300 pesos. Your thoughts my expensive gringo pricing friend. Monger on Fred. Toymann[/QUOTE]Absolutely no way a private car is going to beat the coche cama ejecutiva except maybe in time (and not much there either). The biggest advantage with a car is that you are not restricted to the bus schedules and can make the journey when you want or need to and, of course, pay a small fortune for that advantage.
Even then a van is better and safer. A Mercedes Sprinter can be hired cheaper than multiple cars and can carry up to 8 or 12 passengers depending on the luggage. You from experience know of the dangers with unmarked roadworks on Argentine roads. A high riding van can overcome many obstacles that can destroy a car.
And when you are facing an oncoming 18 wheeler in the wrong lane I'the rather be in a Ejecutivo Bus or at least a big van than in a Crown Vic and I don't even want to start on how a VIP car stands out like a sore thumb on dark roads in the middle of nowhere when the lads are roaming the highways looking for a target to hijack. So security and safety are also questionable selling points.