LAN JFK-IGU (Iguazu Falls Brazil) $474
Dec 7, 2014, 7:07 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: DFW/SEA
Programs: *A Silver, AA Gold + Miles Scattered Everywhere.
Posts: 2,045
LAN JFK-IGU (Iguazu Falls Brazil) $474
Great fare to Iguazu Falls in Brazil between Jan and March for $474 all in
Routing is JFK-LIM-IGU. Other routings include double connections via LIM & GRU as well.
Example Jan 17-22nd. Stopovers in Lima price out at roughly $100 extra
I believe this fare will earn 100% miles on AA as according to ITA, JFK-LIM is "O" fare on a LAN operated flight and LIM-IGU is "B" fare on a TAM coded flight number but Operated by LAN.
Routing is JFK-LIM-IGU. Other routings include double connections via LIM & GRU as well.
Example Jan 17-22nd. Stopovers in Lima price out at roughly $100 extra
I believe this fare will earn 100% miles on AA as according to ITA, JFK-LIM is "O" fare on a LAN operated flight and LIM-IGU is "B" fare on a TAM coded flight number but Operated by LAN.
Dec 7, 2014, 7:53 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Here Today Gone Tomorrow
Programs: NW Silver, CO Silver,SPG Gold, USMint Presidential, Chase/BA 100k, Airtran Wendy's cups
Posts: 815
Was able to price a quick turn in IGU and stop in GRU for $100 more.
seeing some nice fares for $600 to GRU and GIG if you want to skip IGU.
seeing some nice fares for $600 to GRU and GIG if you want to skip IGU.
Last edited by nwa330; Dec 7, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Dec 7, 2014, 8:26 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PIT-SCE-AOO-PHL-NYC-WAS
Programs: free agent
Posts: 1,037
similar deal from last May, which I was able to enjoy IGU / GIG. might look up old thread for creative routing (i dont know how to share link here). Don't forget visa cost for Argentina & Brasil, but worth the cost...
Dec 7, 2014, 8:30 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Here Today Gone Tomorrow
Programs: NW Silver, CO Silver,SPG Gold, USMint Presidential, Chase/BA 100k, Airtran Wendy's cups
Posts: 815
Dec 7, 2014, 8:32 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 643
I flew the last round. If you do it, keep an eye on your TAM flights on LAN metal. Mine didn't credit and I had to submit my BP to claim it. Even then, I still haven't gotten credit for IGU-GRU a month onwards. Also, last time routing via SCL was possible...not seeing it yet this time around though.
Dec 7, 2014, 8:48 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MEX
Programs: LATAMPASS, Copa ConnectMiles Gold
Posts: 266
Just a cautionary note ... if crediting to AA, before booking, I'd check with them to confirm how many miles you'll actually earn, because as of Jan 1, LAN is cutting earning on the lowest economy class international fares. I'm assuming the changes will apply to those crediting to other OW programs as well.
Basically, LANPASS members will now earn just 50% on LAN's cheapest international fares, which had been earning 100% until now. And the cheapest intra-South America flights already earn less -- just 25%.
Basically, LANPASS members will now earn just 50% on LAN's cheapest international fares, which had been earning 100% until now. And the cheapest intra-South America flights already earn less -- just 25%.
Dec 7, 2014, 10:28 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,434
This would be an excellent "vacation mileage run," if not for the additional $320 you have to spend as an American in Argentine and Brazilian visas if you don't have them.
Still, if you've never been and have the cash to spend, it's a nice 3 day destination.
Still, if you've never been and have the cash to spend, it's a nice 3 day destination.
Dec 8, 2014, 4:02 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 580
I'm actually in IGU right now flying on last round's ticket. I flew LAX-(LIM)-SCL-EZE--GIG-IGU-LIM-LAX for a little over $600. Spent a week in Argentina and 2.5 days at Iguacu. Awesome vacation and I'd do it again if I could get anything to price from LAX. This time I would stopover in GIG or LIM. Alas...
Got full credit for LAX-SCL on AA. Had a gate agent change SCL-EZE to my AS number but of course it didn't stick and I got 25% credit on AA. Sad. Put in my AS number during OLCI for the return so we will see if IGU-LIM actually goes to the right place this time.
Thanks for posting and wish I could use it again.
Got full credit for LAX-SCL on AA. Had a gate agent change SCL-EZE to my AS number but of course it didn't stick and I got 25% credit on AA. Sad. Put in my AS number during OLCI for the return so we will see if IGU-LIM actually goes to the right place this time.
Thanks for posting and wish I could use it again.
Dec 8, 2014, 5:17 am
#13
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 58
Dec 8, 2014, 6:19 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,336
This is the same as last week (Cyber Monday), but now until March and only from MIA/JFK. I saw it on TFD last night, please don't forget to credit the source (if you found it there).
Dec 8, 2014, 8:15 am
#15
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: DFW/SEA
Programs: *A Silver, AA Gold + Miles Scattered Everywhere.
Posts: 2,045
