Open-jaw with 2-4-1. LHR-EZE already booked. Where can I fly back from?
Jun 9, 2019, 2:09 am
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Open-jaw with 2-4-1. LHR-EZE already booked. Where can I fly back from?
I have already booked the outbound as LHR-EZE. What are my options for the inbound? Ideally not from South America.
MIA would've been perfect, but it seems to be 10 miles short of the requirement :-(
MIA would've been perfect, but it seems to be 10 miles short of the requirement :-(
Jun 9, 2019, 2:17 am
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MIA looks just within the requirements based on the distance I found on google.
MEX is an option with often good availability and on the 789.
Or if you want something completely different there’s also South Africa (JNB, DUR or CPT)?
MEX is an option with often good availability and on the 789.
Or if you want something completely different there’s also South Africa (JNB, DUR or CPT)?
Jun 9, 2019, 2:36 am
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Thank you! Been to South Africa a few months ago, so we'd be keen to try something different!
With regard to MIA, I'm getting different results depending on which website I use to calculate the miles!
With regard to MIA, I'm getting different results depending on which website I use to calculate the miles!
Jun 9, 2019, 2:46 am
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MIA looks ok according to Great Circle Mapper: Great Circle Mapper
Jun 9, 2019, 4:03 am
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Booked MIA! They couldn't calculate the tax over the phone, so they sent it for calculation, but according to ITA Matrix, it should be a total of £615.73. Am I right?
I hope the YQ for flights out of the US won't kick-in, but it shouldn't, hopefully!
I hope the YQ for flights out of the US won't kick-in, but it shouldn't, hopefully!
Jun 9, 2019, 4:09 am
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Return from Santiago on a 789 after flying first to Mendoza and then coach over the Andes to SCL (6-7hrs). Excellent trip. Alternatively fly up to Iguassu for a few days at the Falls and then fly to either Rio or São Paulo returning on a 788 or 747. I think all these inter SA flights can be booked on LATAM using Avios.
Last edited by rjhcambs; Jun 9, 2019 at 4:11 am Reason: Sorry too late for my reply!
Jun 9, 2019, 4:27 am
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Return from Santiago on a 789 after flying first to Mendoza and then coach over the Andes to SCL (6-7hrs). Excellent trip. Alternatively fly up to Iguassu for a few days at the Falls and then fly to either Rio or São Paulo returning on a 788 or 747. I think all these inter SA flights can be booked on LATAM using Avios.
Jun 10, 2019, 4:56 am
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Jun 10, 2019, 5:44 am
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Return from Santiago on a 789 after flying first to Mendoza and then coach over the Andes to SCL (6-7hrs). Excellent trip. Alternatively fly up to Iguassu for a few days at the Falls and then fly to either Rio or São Paulo returning on a 788 or 747. I think all these inter SA flights can be booked on LATAM using Avios.
