WARNING: domestic Argentina flights & resident fares
Aug 29, 2015, 5:05 am
#48
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Very interesting wording on the part of your TA. Seems like the applicability wording was there, but the TA has "decided" that is does not apply to you. Also, its not a citizenship issue, its a residency issue. I sure hope your TA is down here with you when (and if) your fare gets questioned..... I have to wonder if the gate agent will have the same interpretation. That would be an interesting conversation to listen in on......
Safe Travels.
Safe Travels.
Thank you!
I decided to call my travel agent so that they good investigate this. They looked at the fare rules, and after a lot of waiting on hold, they said that the applicability part (i.e., Argentine-citizen rate) didn't actually apply and that I would have no problems boarding at the airport.
By the way, the same cheap fare can be booked (in US dollars, non-resident fare) on LAN's website now. They show a "15% discount" line item when breaking down the fare.
Now I can relax.
I decided to call my travel agent so that they good investigate this. They looked at the fare rules, and after a lot of waiting on hold, they said that the applicability part (i.e., Argentine-citizen rate) didn't actually apply and that I would have no problems boarding at the airport.
By the way, the same cheap fare can be booked (in US dollars, non-resident fare) on LAN's website now. They show a "15% discount" line item when breaking down the fare.
Now I can relax.
Aug 29, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Sep 3, 2015, 7:24 am
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If you bought it with an OTA and you paid in u$s, then you don't have to worry about it.
Now if you buy it as a resident fare, you can still take advantage of the price and the blue rate, but OLCI (online check-in) will be required and no luggage should be checked.
Now if you buy it as a resident fare, you can still take advantage of the price and the blue rate, but OLCI (online check-in) will be required and no luggage should be checked.
Sep 9, 2015, 11:24 am
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I doubt it'll be a resident fare as being a foreigner you'll have to pay for the package in US dollars.
Dec 22, 2015, 10:03 pm
#56
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I would like to get the Argentinian fare if possible.
Here is my situation: I have Paraguayan nationality and I live in ASU, and I would like to fly from FMA to AEP/EZE with AR. The fare difference between an Argentinian fare and an international one is around 100 USD.
To get the Argentinian fare, should I try booking it via a TA?. Otherwise, I just don't have to check any baggage..?
I have noted that Google Flights currently redirects Argentinian flights to the Arg. version of Aerolineas with prices in pesos, and tourists not knowing about this issue would have no warning whatsoever when buying them.
Here is my situation: I have Paraguayan nationality and I live in ASU, and I would like to fly from FMA to AEP/EZE with AR. The fare difference between an Argentinian fare and an international one is around 100 USD.
To get the Argentinian fare, should I try booking it via a TA?. Otherwise, I just don't have to check any baggage..?
I have noted that Google Flights currently redirects Argentinian flights to the Arg. version of Aerolineas with prices in pesos, and tourists not knowing about this issue would have no warning whatsoever when buying them.
Dec 23, 2015, 7:11 am
#57
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If you book through the AR site and no mention of the ticket being a resident fare appears then in all likelihood it won't be a resident fare. Just double check as you go through the booking process before you purchase......assuming it'll allow you to complete the booking if you're using a foreign card.
Dec 23, 2015, 8:26 am
#58
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If you book through the AR site and no mention of the ticket being a resident fare appears then in all likelihood it won't be a resident fare. Just double check as you go through the booking process before you purchase......assuming it'll allow you to complete the booking if you're using a foreign card.
By trying directly the Arg. site or Google Flights, they quote the same price in pesos.
I could try completing a transaction.
Dec 29, 2015, 1:24 am
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Yes, but just remember that if you get caught, be prepared to face the music.
Safe travels.
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I'm almost sure it is still the resident fare, https://www.google.com/flights/
By trying directly the Arg. site or Google Flights, they quote the same price in pesos.
I could try completing a transaction.
By trying directly the Arg. site or Google Flights, they quote the same price in pesos.
I could try completing a transaction.
Jan 7, 2016, 3:09 pm
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Quick question as I want to confirm what I think the answer is.
If I am flying from IGR to AEP on a one way and have no baggage to check and do on line check in I should be OK with purchasing a resident rate fare?
Thanks
If I am flying from IGR to AEP on a one way and have no baggage to check and do on line check in I should be OK with purchasing a resident rate fare?
Thanks