Originally Posted by
iahphx
I just looked at their website and -- ouch! The official limits for coach pax are only 20 kilos for checked baggage, and 8 kilos for carry on. And if you go over -- and they feel like enforcing it -- it's an astonishing US$12 PER KILO.
http://plane.lan.com/info_viajes/equ...ina-en-us.html
So Gaucho, how much does a bottle of wine weigh?
What I'm thinking is that I'd do better buying my Mendoza wine in BA after I fly back. AA still is generous on int'l baggage, 2 checked plus a generous carry-on, so I can get it home from there. I presume wine prices in Mendoza are not materially lower than in BA (and could they be higher?).
The only downside is that it seems rude to taste at a winery without buying SOMETHING. How does that all play out in Mendoza?
I'd be inclined to "risk it," but the US$12 per kilo makes that a risky bet.
I try to not openly say that its not smart to buy wines while in Mendoza if you will be in EZE before your leave... not because it doesnt make sense but rather because some folks may think Im trying to push a sale. Leaving my ITB status aside, I think its plain dumb and inconvenient to shlep wines around the country. Also, variety in Mendoza is nothing like you will find in Buenos Aires, and there are no relevant price differences when purchasing in Mendoza.
The buying something at the winery "obligation" does not exist in Argentina, especially since many places not charge a nominal tasting fee. However, even if they dont charge, you are not expected to buy anything.