Mileage Run Deals - Star: LGA - EZE/AEP $650 ai rt

marketed by tam, mostly operated by united, some lan (oneworld), some aerolinas (skyteam). all kind of strange combinations out there tonight.

connecting via chicago, e.g.

sample 11/2 - 11/5

bookable on different sites like webjet.com, ceapoair.com and travelocity (a little more expensive here)

did not check booking class, so do your own math.

I don't see the fare for those dates?
Even ITA doesn't show the fare?

I'm showing cheapest on ITA as $796 on LAN for those dates. AA has direct for $843

I don't see the fare for those dates?
Even ITA doesn't show the fare?

sorry, my mistake, i wanted to say LGA - Buenos Aires City Airport

(so, cheap transfer to the city)


This flight leaves on Friday and arrives on Saturday

TAM
Operated by United Airlines
Flight: 7118
Departs: LGA
6:59 PM Arrives: ORD
8:34 PM Economy
Aircraft: 320

TAM
Operated by United Airlines
Flight: 8281
Departs: ORD
9:25 PM Arrives: GRU
10:40 AM Economy
Aircraft: 777

TAM
Flight: 8010
Departs: GRU
12:20 PM Arrives: AEP
2:06 PM Economy
Aircraft: 320

Return - Mon 05 Nov 2012 - (Buenos Aires)
This flight leaves on Monday and arrives on Tuesday

TAM
Flight: 8235
Departs: EZE
1:50 PM Arrives: GRU
5:40 PM Economy
Aircraft: 320

TAM
Operated by United Airlines
Flight: 8280
Departs: GRU
11:00 PM Arrives: ORD
5:35 AM Economy
Aircraft: 777

TAM
Operated by United Airlines
Flight: 7111
Departs: ORD
8:00 AM Arrives: LGA
11:10 AM Economy

The United portions will earn miles. But the GRU-EZE/AEP will not if crediting to UA.

Valid for travel from August 6th - December 10th.

Weird on ITA- if you search ex-NYC or JFK, LGA the fares do not show up. If you just search LGA, they do.

PS: Cheapest im now seeing is $702 on UA via ORD/IAD and GRU. Not quite MR territory at 6 cpm, but certainly a great deal. I'd likely pay the $200 more though and cut out a stop.

Actually books into UA G and TAM L class for 100% earning on UA. total of 14k PQM for ~$700, so 5 cpm. Also with Premier bonuses, up to another 12k RDM...

Great fare to those parts. If i remember correctly, US citizens dont have to pay the reciprocation fee if they fly into AEP (vs. EZE)

That is correct you pay the fee only if you fly into EZE not at AEP that is a saving of $ 150

That's unfortunately no longer the case. Booths to collect the reciprocity fee have been added to AEP so that loophole is closed.

That's unfortunately no longer the case. Booths to collect the reciprocity fee have been added to AEP so that loophole is closed.
Since when?

Since at least fall 2011

That is correct you pay the fee only if you fly into EZE not at AEP that is a saving of $ 150

It's $160 now. That's what I paid about 10 days ago.

Since when?

December 2010. It is still possible to avoid the fee by entering the country via another airport, such as COR or MDZ.

I just bought JFK-GIG-EZE-GIG-EZE for Dec 6 to 11 for $770. I needed to go to BA and that price was too good to resist. Closest price for other flights was $1100.
I think it's still available on Momondo.

December 2010. It is still possible to avoid the fee by entering the country via another airport, such as COR or MDZ.

You can also enter via Boat/bus for free

New York (LGA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) - Wed, Feb 27
United New York (LGA) to Washington (IAD) - Wed, Feb 27
United 3771 Dep: 4:15PM Arr: 5:43PM 1h 28m Canadair RJ 700 Economy (G)
OPERATED BY MESA AIRLINES DBA UNITED EXPRESS Layover in IAD 4h 33m

TAM Linhas Aereas Washington (IAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) - Wed, Feb 27
TAM Linhas Aereas 8283 Dep: 10:16PM Arr: 9:40AM 9h 24m Boeing 777 Economy (W)
OPERATED BY UNITED Layover in GRU Thu, Feb 28 1h 40m

BMI Sao Paulo (GRU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) - Thu, Feb 28
BMI 5870 Dep: 11:20AM Arr: 2:06PM 2h 46m Airbus A320 Economy (Q)

OPERATED BY TAM LINHAS AEREAS

Buenos Aires (AEP) to New York (LGA) - Sat, Mar 2
TAM Linhas Aereas Buenos Aires (AEP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) - Sat, Mar 2
TAM Linhas Aereas 8005 Dep: 3:05PM Arr: 5:50PM 2h 45m Airbus A320 Economy (W)

Layover in GRU 5h 5m

TAM Linhas Aereas Sao Paulo (GRU) to Washington (IAD) - Sat, Mar 2
TAM Linhas Aereas 8282 Dep: 10:55PM Arr: 6:29AM 9h 34m Boeing 777 Economy (W)
OPERATED BY UNITED Layover in IAD Sun, Mar 3 1h 51m

United Washington (IAD) to New York (LGA) - Sun, Mar 3
United 5736 Dep: 8:20AM Arr: 9:36AM 1h 16m Canadair Reg. Jet Economy (G)
OPERATED BY EXPRESSJET AIRLINES DBA UNITED EXPRESS
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $677.55
Total cost for 1 passenger $677.55

December 2010. It is still possible to avoid the fee by entering the country via another airport, such as COR or MDZ.



Actually the inmigation officer will try to charge the fee in MDZ as of 5/25/12, and if you leave without the stamp from AEP EZE or the port of Buenos Aires you will charged plus a penalty.

Actually the inmigation officer will try to charge the fee in MDZ as of 5/25/12, and if you leave without the stamp from AEP EZE or the port of Buenos Aires you will charged plus a penalty.

Doesn't seem worth the hassle.

Remember the visa is good for 10 years, even if the passport it's in has expired. Simply arrive in Argentina with the original visa and they will stamp your current passport.

-RM

Doesn't seem worth the hassle.

Remember the visa is good for 10 years, even if the passport it's in has expired. Simply arrive in Argentina with the original visa and they will stamp your current passport.

-RM


Agreed!

Actually the inmigation officer will try to charge the fee in MDZ as of 5/25/12, and if you leave without the stamp from AEP EZE or the port of Buenos Aires you will charged plus a penalty.

Most interesting. Thanks for the word. I was in Argentina for April, and SCL-MDZ-AEP-SAL-AEP-COR-SCL-JFK worked fine without visa fees, but that was right before the alteration you mentioned. I have an upcoming visit entering through Uruguay but probably flying out of Argentina and ought look into said changes.

A bit OT with this question:

Can anyone point me in a direction of where to buy a ticket EZE-USH - reading all kinds of conflicting info and exorbitant prices quoted.

Many Thanks !

Can anyone point me in a direction of where to buy a ticket EZE-USH - reading all kinds of conflicting info and exorbitant prices quoted.

Try BUE, includes EZE and AEP since its the main domestic airport. Foreigners are hit with higher fares than residents of ARG. Found a Dec RT date for $497 on LAN.com. Not sure if you can redeem OW miles on this route but we want to take a cruise to Antarctica in the future.

Try BUE, includes EZE and AEP since its the main domestic airport. Foreigners are hit with higher fares than residents of ARG. Found a Dec RT date for $497 on LAN.com. Not sure if you can redeem OW miles on this route but we want to take a cruise to Antarctica in the future.

Am trying beginning of September and the best I can find is $670 on Despegar .... a bit ridiculous for a 3½ hr flight in coach.
My teenager needs to compete 9/7-8 in a world-cup freestyle ski event - there, out of all places - besides Mt Hood :rolleyes:

Try aerolineasargentinas.com . Just found something from Buenos aires to Usuahia from September 5th to September 10th, for around $1700 pesos, which is a little over US$350.

Try aerolineasargentinas.com . Just found something from Buenos aires to Usuahia from September 5th to September 10th, for around $1700 pesos, which is a little over US$350.

Thanks so much for responding - however, I don't know where your location is, but I receive returns only in $$$, starting from $644.40 for those dates :(

Thanks so much for responding - however, I don't know where your location is, but I receive returns only in $$$, starting from $644.40 for those dates :( On Friday I found the $350 fare on ITA but couldnt duplicate it anywhere, perhaps its a resident fare? Found Sept 5th- 10th for $497 on LAN.com. Have you called Delta and see if you can redeem Skymiles on AeroArg? According to the Delta chart, its 20k RT in SO SA. Funny coincidence, we will be skiing in Chile during the 2nd week of Sept. Wishing your kid the best luck while performing in Usuahia!

You can check on LAN.com and select Argentina, you will get "resident fare" (usually cheaper). Just remember, you have to fly with carry-on and do the web check-in at home, that way you will avoid the check-in desk, otherwise that’s where they check for your DNI (required for "resident fare").

Another option, use AA miles, is 6k each way + AA phone service fee.

You can check on LAN.com and select Argentina, you will get "resident fare" (usually cheaper). Just remember, you have to fly with carry-on and do the web check-in at home, that way you will avoid the check-in desk, otherwise that’s where they check for your DNI (required for "resident fare").


Appreciate your suggestion ^

But unfortunately we cannot do carry-on only since we'll be loaded to the max with ski-gear.


Another option, use AA miles, is 6k each way + AA phone service fee.

Have been toying with and now definitely will try the other option and search for award availability with AA - or Delta, as has been mentioned.

On Friday I found the $350 fare on ITA but couldnt duplicate it anywhere, perhaps its a resident fare? Found Sept 5th- 10th for $497 on LAN.com. Have you called Delta and see if you can redeem Skymiles on AeroArg? According to the Delta chart, its 20k RT in SO SA. Funny coincidence, we will be skiing in Chile during the 2nd week of Sept. Wishing your kid the best luck while performing in Usuahia!

Thanks Dave ^ ... will check it out.
Enjoy your "ride" in Chile :D
Are you using this fare yourself to get to your destination in Chile ?

I found the following fare on AR (Aerolineas Argentinas - domestic) for flights EZE-USH that would work

Tarifa final
Tarifa base: 1677.00 ARS
Impuestos :
80.86 ARS
Total:
1757.86 ARS
(approx US$385)

Would this be illegal to book as a non-resident ?

Doesn't seem worth the hassle.

Remember the visa is good for 10 years, even if the passport it's in has expired. Simply arrive in Argentina with the original visa and they will stamp your current passport.

-RM

I did use my other passport (from the country that does not charge Argentinians for visas, hence they do not charge back) and had no problems. Needed to show passports from both countries when checking in for a flight back home from EZE on Delta but did not have any problems. Albeit the Delta clerk did compare all personal data very carefully, making my SO very nervous

I did use my other passport (from the country that does not charge Argentinians for visas, hence they do not charge back) and had no problems. Needed to show passports from both countries when checking in for a flight back home from EZE on Delta but did not have any problems. Albeit the Delta clerk did compare all personal data very carefully, making my SO very nervous

Great ^ ... that's exactly what I was gonna do.

Anyone still able to pull up this fare on a bookable site ?

It will price out nicely on Matrix for $727.55 on 9/2-9/11 but doesn't seem to be bookable anywhere :(

Correction: it prices out the slightest bit higher on the only site I could find: CheapTickets

December 2010. It is still possible to avoid the fee by entering the country via another airport, such as COR or MDZ.

Or you can enter at any land border without paying the reciprocity fee.
As of March 2012, the only places collecting the fee were EZE and AEP.

Once again .. OP, Thanks for posting this fare.
Fare is still alive - was able today to book 4 pax on this fare for early September :)

And in addition score 4 tix from AEP (Buenos Aires) to Ushuaia for 20K Skymiles each on AR - very happy indeed :D

Fare is still alive - was able today to book 4 pax on this fare for early September :)

And in addition score 4 tix from AEP (Buenos Aires) to Ushuaia for 20K Skymiles each on AR - very happy indeed :D


I'm not seeing this as alive anywhere. What airlines are you ticketed on, and how early in September? I guess that it could have been pulled since this morning.

I'm not seeing this as alive anywhere. What airlines are you ticketed on, and how early in September? I guess that it could have been pulled since this morning.

$732.23

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Sun, Sep 2, 2012 New York (LGA) > Washington DC (IAD) - UA 5736

Sun, Sep 2, 2012 Washington DC (IAD) > Sao Paulo (GRU) - TAM 8283

Mon, Sep 3, 2012 Sao Paulo (GRU) > Buenos Aires (AEP) - TAM 8008

Return
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Buenos Aires (AEP) > Sao Paulo (GRU) - TAM 8009

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Sao Paulo (GRU) > Washington DC (IAD) - TAM 8282

Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Washington DC (IAD) > New York (LGA) - UA 3749

$732.23

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Sun, Sep 2, 2012 New York (LGA) > Washington DC (IAD) - UA 5736

Sun, Sep 2, 2012 Washington DC (IAD) > Sao Paulo (GRU) - TAM 8283

Mon, Sep 3, 2012 Sao Paulo (GRU) > Buenos Aires (AEP) - TAM 8008

Return
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Buenos Aires (AEP) > Sao Paulo (GRU) - TAM 8009

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Sao Paulo (GRU) > Washington DC (IAD) - TAM 8282

Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Washington DC (IAD) > New York (LGA) - UA 3749

Not a MR if you have to spend more than two days within travel time.

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Not a MR if you have to spend more than two days within travel time.

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Excuse me, I personally did not post this as a MR, but if you would make an effort and read thru this thread, then you'll notice post #22 which merely was asking as OT for an add-on.
In addition I posted it as a response to #37 and was just trying to be helpful.
Anyone may take it or leave it :D

Perhaps the mods can move it to the "Good Deals" thread if this is now considered OT and not up to par ?

Not a MR if you have to spend more than two days within travel time.

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And, coincidentally, after a very quick search I found many dates thru various months for a quick turn-around - just for the slightly higher price.
So I guess the post would qualify as a MR, but apparently not up to your standards :D

Is anybody still seeing this deal available? If so, what dates/what booking engine? I've been scouring the TAM website for a while today but can't seem to find anything that works.