Pirohua, thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot in either case. Crossing my fingers, as I have a nice long layover.

On more question, do you know if US Citizens still pay the $131 reciprocal fee if we are transiting on to Easter Island? I've read in other forums that transiting passengers don't pay the fee. But didn't know if this only applied because the passengers transited on to a international destination. I know that people that fly Tahiti-Easter Island get away with out paying the fee. Hoping that I can as well.

Thanks again for all of the help. Booked 2 business class tickets for the 8th of this month! Best use of miles that I could think of. Could believe it was only 40K business class RT.