I have my route laid out and have my first dates set but LAN does not list any direct flights Ushuaia to Santiago then (Feb '10). It's not a 12 month in the future issue exactly, they don't list any direct flights after March 15. The only flight currently listed would be 3 segments from USH-AEP-EZE-SCL which won't work for me. I called LAN and they said a direct flight would not be scheduled within the next 6 months but do operate in the high season ~Nov-Mar.

USH-SCL would ideally be my first flight. I am correct in my understanding that I am out of luck if I want to purchase this ticket during the 10% sale? The only options I can see are making my own way to PUQ and flying direct to SCL or making my own way to EZE and flying direct. Can anyone think of other options? Thanks.