AEP to EZE transfer
May 20, 2016 | 6:05 pm
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It probably is AR, sorry. I don't often use DL miles (and I haven't bought the tickets yet) so I'm sure I got that wrong. I've been in a bit of a frenzy trying to get all this stuff sorted out--I'm traveling to Antarctica and the whole thing has come together in a very short space of time.
I did try doing the AEP-USH portion with Avios and got nowhere. Too bad, because I have boatloads of Avios (including the pile that I just spent to book the PHL-MIA-EZE segments).
Thanks for the info on paying the taxi with a CC, Eastbay1K.
I did try doing the AEP-USH portion with Avios and got nowhere. Too bad, because I have boatloads of Avios (including the pile that I just spent to book the PHL-MIA-EZE segments).
Thanks for the info on paying the taxi with a CC, Eastbay1K.
Note that the credit card transfer seems to require paying in the airport with your credit card for a car service, not grabbing a random taxi at the curb and hoping that the driver is willing to use the meter.
May 20, 2016 | 6:33 pm
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May 20, 2016 | 6:38 pm
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The issue is how early you're scheduled to arrive at USH before the departure of your tour group boat/plane. What happens if your flight from EAP to USH is cancelled or badly delayed?
Jul 4, 2016 | 10:21 pm
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Arrive at AEP 1 hr before flight - enough time?
I'm stopping overnight here on my way to Patagonia and will only have a couple hours in the morning to tour the city. Thus, I don't want to arrive too early for my 13:40 flight to FTE (on Aerolineas, no status).
Am I cutting it if I plan to arrive at AEP 1 hour before departure? (No carry-on to check in, just a large backpack.)
Am I cutting it if I plan to arrive at AEP 1 hour before departure? (No carry-on to check in, just a large backpack.)
Jul 4, 2016 | 10:33 pm
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I'm stopping overnight here on my way to Patagonia and will only have a couple hours in the morning to tour the city. Thus, I don't want to arrive too early for my 13:40 flight to FTE (on Aerolineas, no status).
Am I cutting it if I plan to arrive at AEP 1 hour before departure? (No carry-on to check in, just a large backpack.)
Am I cutting it if I plan to arrive at AEP 1 hour before departure? (No carry-on to check in, just a large backpack.)
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Jul 5, 2016 | 6:41 am
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Jul 5, 2016 | 9:51 pm
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Thanks for the heads up. Reading the other threads, it sounds like I should play my luck. I know I can always check in the bag for free, but I'd rather not. I will do online check in and try to pass security with my 45 liter bag. Then, if they force me to check it in, can I gate check it or will they hassle me further?
Also, how early should I arrive at AEP if I'm preparing to do what I describe above?
Also, how early should I arrive at AEP if I'm preparing to do what I describe above?
Last edited by eethan; Jul 5, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Jul 9, 2016 | 4:21 pm
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If you are going to roll the dice with the bag issue, I suggest you arrive at AEP at least 2 hours prior to your flight.
Aug 5, 2016 | 11:43 am
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I need to do this transfer myself in October--separate tickets--and would love advice. I'm arriving EZE at 6:02 AM on an AA flight from MIA, transferring to AEP for a LAN flight to USH. I can fly from AEP at either 11:15 AM or 3:35 PM. This is all happening on a Thursday, if that matters. Will I be OK with the earlier departure?
I arrived at EZE on the same AA flight from MIA last month and it was 2 hours late.
Often it's on time.
Anything can happen!
Aug 5, 2016 | 6:51 pm
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It's all a moot point now. My cruise got cancelled and I'm now rebooked for late December--getting the flights for that date on points required me to spend a night in BsAs before continuing on to USH. So my MIA-EZE flight can be as late as it wants!
Oct 4, 2016 | 6:56 pm
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My turn! Just had the inevitable changes from the Argentine Airlines where they basically make connecting directly from EZE-USH infeasible.
So, here's my story:
On the way to Antarctica, my EZE-USH flight is now a 1-stop EZE-FTE-USH. Seems to be a 1-stop, I hope it's the same plane. Arrive 4:05 PM, the cruise ship departs the next afternoon so should be OK.
On the way back, things are more worrisome. This is Friday, January 6th. I now fly USH-AEP, hopefully arriving at 4:50 PM, and the EZE-ATL flight on Delta leaves at 9:15. From what I've read, I believe this change of airports is doable (I have travel insurance for what that's worth) even with checked bags if things are on time, but welcome any advice.
So, here's my story:
On the way to Antarctica, my EZE-USH flight is now a 1-stop EZE-FTE-USH. Seems to be a 1-stop, I hope it's the same plane. Arrive 4:05 PM, the cruise ship departs the next afternoon so should be OK.
On the way back, things are more worrisome. This is Friday, January 6th. I now fly USH-AEP, hopefully arriving at 4:50 PM, and the EZE-ATL flight on Delta leaves at 9:15. From what I've read, I believe this change of airports is doable (I have travel insurance for what that's worth) even with checked bags if things are on time, but welcome any advice.
Oct 4, 2016 | 7:06 pm
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On the way back, things are more worrisome. This is Friday, January 6th. I now fly USH-AEP, hopefully arriving at 4:50 PM, and the EZE-ATL flight on Delta leaves at 9:15. From what I've read, I believe this change of airports is doable (I have travel insurance for what that's worth) even with checked bags if things are on time, but welcome any advice.
Oct 4, 2016 | 8:28 pm
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Thanks. No real options as the ship doesn't get back till the late morning...the tickets are not separate, all on one itinerary, booked through Delta, though 2 of 3 are revenue...just have to hope for the best.