Only Brazilian carriers fly into the Brazilian side, and only Argentine carriers to the Argentine side, meaning you will have to transit across the border on your own. I know of people who have done it-- but I personally don't know particulars.


I gather you're purchasing a ticket, then you'll upgrade with miles..... Maybe take a look at travel via Santiago--- you can get from EWR to SCL the same day (well, technically-- arrivwe at like 3am) and fares from SCL to EZE are pretty cheap- like $120 round trip. Generally, though, COPA fares are not very competitive (I'm thinking the EWR-SCL market) compared to what you will likely find between New York and Brazil. It is another option, though.

If I were using purely miles, I would consider this option since $$$ out of pocket is minimized.

Another option: also check connections via EWR ro MCO to PTY.... my hunch is an upgrade will be failry easy to get on the MCO-PTY as it's a leisure market, plus MCO may have availability if MIA does not.

[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited Mar 21, 2004).]