Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
May 22, 2004, 9:09 pm
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An alternative is Calafate
Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Beware, USH is not an inexpensive location.
May 22, 2004, 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by sargento
An alternative is to visit the glacier "Perito Moreno" in Calafate (south, bordering Chile) allowing one to take a guided walk on the glacier (with clamps) and learn a bit of the different formations.
When I was first planning my Argentina trip, I wasn't going to go to El Calafate because it seemed "too expensive" for just a few days. At those prices, though, who could resist seeing a bit of Patagonia?
Accomodations do seem relatively expensive down there -- at least compared to BA. Anyone recently been there? I've heard the town is booming these days.
May 23, 2004, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by iahphx
Yes, especially now, since Southern Winds Airlines has flights from BA to Calafate for a little more than $100 roundtrip!
Accomodations do seem relatively expensive down there -- at least compared to BA. Anyone recently been there? I've heard the town is booming these days.
Accomodations do seem relatively expensive down there -- at least compared to BA. Anyone recently been there? I've heard the town is booming these days.
In terms of prices, I stayed at a hostel, but you can alwyas call around and fit the best value. Though you can always try the Los Notros hotel for a very rewarding stay. http://www.losnotros.com/
May 23, 2004, 2:34 am
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I can strongly support the recommendations to visit El Perito Moreno. And, SW is a good alternative to Aerolineas Argentinas.
El Calafate is indeed quite expensive, there is a lot of North American, Japanese and European tourism that has driven the prices to G8 economy levels. Still, a great place to visit.
El Calafate is indeed quite expensive, there is a lot of North American, Japanese and European tourism that has driven the prices to G8 economy levels. Still, a great place to visit.
May 23, 2004, 4:54 am
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Does anyone have any great restaurant suggestions around the Bariloche area? Elegance if possible and divine food for snooty foodies.
Also art galleries?
Gracias!
Also art galleries?
Gracias!
May 23, 2004, 5:11 am
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Pablo Massey used to have a restaurant in Bariloche.... but Im not sure its still open. Im not usually a fine dining customer when I go skiing, but... I will do some research for you and get back once I have something.
May 23, 2004, 7:11 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
Pablo Massey used to have a restaurant in Bariloche.... but Im not sure its still open. Im not usually a fine dining customer when I go skiing, but... I will do some research for you and get back once I have something.
dede
May 23, 2004, 7:21 am
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Delta Says it will resume EZE service in December
Originally Posted by USAFAN
Gaucho100K:
Get ready. United is coming (from Chicago)
Chicago–Buenos Aires 9:25 p.m.–11:45 a.m.** Daily from 10/31/04 767
Buenos Aires–Chicago 8:50 p.m.–5:15 a.m.**
I think they will stop/stopped MIA-EZE.
Get ready. United is coming (from Chicago)
Chicago–Buenos Aires 9:25 p.m.–11:45 a.m.** Daily from 10/31/04 767
Buenos Aires–Chicago 8:50 p.m.–5:15 a.m.**
I think they will stop/stopped MIA-EZE.
Delta says they plan to resume ATL/EZE service in December....of course this may be a dream considering their financial woes....As a DL PM I am keeping my fingers crossed!
May 23, 2004, 7:48 am
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Originally Posted by dedehans
Delta says they plan to resume ATL/EZE service in December....of course this may be a dream considering their financial woes....As a DL PM I am keeping my fingers crossed!
May 23, 2004, 10:57 pm
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Will a fare war come again?
With UA starting & DL possibly starting will another fare war erupt? In 2002 I snatched a base fare of US$275 for the BUE- MIA - BUE (which was also available from MIA on travelocity), so will we see a possible fare ware in November when they begin the new service??
If they do, I'll take a couple MR's from Chicago (considering AA matches the fare with a connection).. And if they do I'll bring my gf and propose down there.. hhmmm... I should start saving for a ring now...
If they do, I'll take a couple MR's from Chicago (considering AA matches the fare with a connection).. And if they do I'll bring my gf and propose down there.. hhmmm... I should start saving for a ring now...
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May 23, 2004, 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by sargento
With UA starting & DL possibly starting will another fare war erupt? In 2002 I snatched a base fare of US$275 for the BUE- MIA - BUE (which was also available from MIA on travelocity), so will we see a possible fare ware in November when they begin the new service??
If they do, I'll take a couple MR's from Chicago (considering AA matches the fare with a connection).. And if they do I'll bring my gf and propose down there.. hhmmm... I should start saving for a ring now...
If they do, I'll take a couple MR's from Chicago (considering AA matches the fare with a connection).. And if they do I'll bring my gf and propose down there.. hhmmm... I should start saving for a ring now...
May 24, 2004, 2:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
I can strongly support the recommendations to visit El Perito Moreno. And, SW is a good alternative to Aerolineas Argentinas.
I never had the chance to fly LAPA, but I have flown many of the secondary, modestly-capitalized national airlines in your part of the world, like Sky in Chile. I'm expecting old airplanes, mediocre (old technology) check-in, good in-flight service and reasonable punctuality. Does SW meet that standard?
May 24, 2004, 7:05 pm
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SW is the best in Argentina
Originally Posted by iahphx
Good!! Especially about Southern Winds. Does SW meet that standard?
When I was working there for 13 months, I made a habbit to fly them instead of Aerolineas b/c of the great service. They truly are a first-class airline within Argentina (haven't flown them internationally yet).
In my opinion, you can't go wrong AND you earn AAdvantage miles (except in their Miami runs).
May 24, 2004, 8:04 pm
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I would be interested in having feedback from foreign visitors on SW, but in my view, their overall product should be the same (or even slightly better) than the TED's and other budget carriers you have in many G8 nations. The only exception would probably be the average age of the aircraft, as those operated by SW will be some 7-8 years older (on average) than those you will find on the largest low cost carriers operating in the developed nations.
May 25, 2004, 12:43 am
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
I would be interested in having feedback from foreign visitors on SW......
Does SW fly to Mar del Plata inexpensively ? Sould save a 4-5 hr bus ride
