Andes Airlines -- is it safe?
Aug 5, 2009 | 3:24 pm
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Andes Airlines -- is it safe?
I want to fly from Iguazu to Salta (one way). There is a direct flight from Iguazu to Salta via Andes Airline (www.andesonline.com) for $316 to $451 AR.
Has anyone ever used Andes Airline? Any idea if it is safe? Any idea what the luggage limitations are? I can't find it on their web site.
Thanks!
Has anyone ever used Andes Airline? Any idea if it is safe? Any idea what the luggage limitations are? I can't find it on their web site.
Thanks!
Aug 5, 2009 | 4:30 pm
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I remember another FTer posting a trip report about Andes... have you tried to search it...?
Also, I suggest you look it up on Trip Advisor, I also remember reading something over there about Andes.
Cheers,
Gaucho100K
Also, I suggest you look it up on Trip Advisor, I also remember reading something over there about Andes.
Cheers,
Gaucho100K
Aug 6, 2009 | 11:32 am
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Aug 6, 2009 | 6:13 pm
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Your welcome. Please come back and report your experience...
Originally Posted by iwanderafar
Again, thanks! This forum has been such a wealth of information.
Aug 7, 2009 | 8:13 am
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Yes, I'll definitely let you know what happens. I think we're going to chance it since it reduces our travel time so much, assuming things go well, and if not, that's part of the travel experience and we'll have a story to tell.
Aug 7, 2009 | 12:13 pm
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It's good to take a chance now and again and as you say makes for a good story when it doesn't go according to the plan.
Aug 7, 2009 | 12:37 pm
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Aug 7, 2009 | 1:54 pm
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That's refreshing to hear and a super attitude to have. ^
It's good to take a chance now and again and as you say makes for a good story when it doesn't go according to the plan.
Amen !!
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It's good to take a chance now and again and as you say makes for a good story when it doesn't go according to the plan.
Aug 7, 2009 | 1:54 pm
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darn !!
You beat me to this...
You beat me to this...
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:30 am
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We are back from our trip to Argentina. It was wonderful. First, let me say thank you to all the people that answered questions and gave suggestions. The information really helped make our trip a delightful excursion.
As for Andes Air, maybe we were lucky, but we had absolutely no problems with them. We flew from Iguazu to Salta and Salta to Buenos Aires via Andes. The flights were both on time and very pleasant. Their planes are MD-80s and look well cared for. I never felt unsafe. And we had no problems with our normal luggage fitting in the overhead compartment. Also, many of their people speak some English.
I still have never gotten an email answer from them in either Spanish or English.
As for Andes Air, maybe we were lucky, but we had absolutely no problems with them. We flew from Iguazu to Salta and Salta to Buenos Aires via Andes. The flights were both on time and very pleasant. Their planes are MD-80s and look well cared for. I never felt unsafe. And we had no problems with our normal luggage fitting in the overhead compartment. Also, many of their people speak some English.
I still have never gotten an email answer from them in either Spanish or English.
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