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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 7:45 pm
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flyerstleb
 
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Codeshare or LAN

Hi, FTers,
Forgive me if this has been asked and answered, but I couldn't find anything, so:
Do AA and LAN still operate separate 11:55p flights from MIA-LIM?
I just took advantage of LAN's Cyber Monday deal (10% off) for two roundtrip economy-class tix from MIA-LIM in May. I'm booked on LA6706, which LAN's site clearly states is marketed AND operated by LAN. However, when I look up that flight No. on flightstats etc., it says it's a codeshare operated by AA, Flight 2153.
I really hoped to get on an actual LAN flight, based mostly on the comments here. Since I have no status with LAN, they automatically put us in the back of the plane, row 34, with no option to change seats. (I guess what I'm saying is, I wouldn't mind being on a new-to-me airline in the back of the bus, but I'd be kinda annoyed being in the back of an AA 757 when I could have had my pick of premium seats for a few bucks more if I just booked thru AA.)
Curious if the two airlines both fly equipment leaving at 11:55, or if it's just one codeshare flight, or if 6706/2153 is codeshare now but may be going back to two separate flights next year.
Thanks in advance for any insight y'all can offer.
EB
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