Latam Peru versus US prices
Nov 6, 2019, 3:42 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 2
Kill me
The price is just about double on the German website. Everything works fine up until seat selection, then it just says "Select your seats in advance" (Selecciona anticipadamente tus asientos) without anything beneath it. Literally just white. I've tried Firefox and Chrome on my phone (trying display as desktop site as well) and Safari on another phone.
Anybody have some experience with this? We even went to a LATAM agency, where they added a 16$ service charge per Person to the Peru rate. We chose (which I now regret) to instead try and book it online again. I've typed in all the information for me and my travel partner so many times I'm about to throw my phone across the room.
Edit: I also just thought I'd lost this entire text because I tried to attach a screenshot and my account is too young, but this website has an amazing restore function.
Nov 7, 2019, 2:28 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: WRO, AQP
Programs: LatamPass Gold, SAS EBB, M&M
Posts: 674
First of all thanks for all the information. So I've been trying to book the Puerto Maldonado > Lima flight on the 20th of November at 14:06 (LA2082) on the Peruvian Website to save an enormous amount.
The price is just about double on the German website. Everything works fine up until seat selection, then it just says "Select your seats in advance" (Selecciona anticipadamente tus asientos) without anything beneath it. Literally just white. I've tried Firefox and Chrome on my phone (trying display as desktop site as well) and Safari on another phone.
Anybody have some experience with this? We even went to a LATAM agency, where they added a 16$ service charge per Person to the Peru rate. We chose (which I now regret) to instead try and book it online again. I've typed in all the information for me and my travel partner so many times I'm about to throw my phone across the room.
Edit: I also just thought I'd lost this entire text because I tried to attach a screenshot and my account is too young, but this website has an amazing restore function.
The price is just about double on the German website. Everything works fine up until seat selection, then it just says "Select your seats in advance" (Selecciona anticipadamente tus asientos) without anything beneath it. Literally just white. I've tried Firefox and Chrome on my phone (trying display as desktop site as well) and Safari on another phone.
Anybody have some experience with this? We even went to a LATAM agency, where they added a 16$ service charge per Person to the Peru rate. We chose (which I now regret) to instead try and book it online again. I've typed in all the information for me and my travel partner so many times I'm about to throw my phone across the room.
Edit: I also just thought I'd lost this entire text because I tried to attach a screenshot and my account is too young, but this website has an amazing restore function.
Nov 7, 2019, 6:53 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 2
I have never had any problems booking flights on the Peruvian site. In fact, I made a reservation a few days ago, so I am not sure why you had an issue with seat selection. The only restriction that I have observed so far is that you need to use a MasterCard for payments. Visa cards issued outside Peru are not accepted.
I ended up booking over a third party vendor (eDestinos) with a relatively terrible trustpilot score, so we'll see how it goes.
Nov 20, 2019, 2:34 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
for those who were successful in booking on LATAM PERU site using mastercard, can you please share which bank's mastercard did you use? and was it debit or credit
Citi Mastercard CREDIT card (issued by USA) is not working for me
The only other successful datapoint i saw was someone using Mastercard DEBIT card to pay for the flight - i am hoping to use credit card if possible
Citi Mastercard CREDIT card (issued by USA) is not working for me
The only other successful datapoint i saw was someone using Mastercard DEBIT card to pay for the flight - i am hoping to use credit card if possible
Nov 20, 2019, 11:50 am
#21
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 36
First of all thanks for all the information. So I've been trying to book the Puerto Maldonado > Lima flight on the 20th of November at 14:06 (LA2082) on the Peruvian Website to save an enormous amount.
The price is just about double on the German website. Everything works fine up until seat selection, then it just says "Select your seats in advance" (Selecciona anticipadamente tus asientos) without anything beneath it. Literally just white. I've tried Firefox and Chrome on my phone (trying display as desktop site as well) and Safari on another phone.
Anybody have some experience with this? We even went to a LATAM agency, where they added a 16$ service charge per Person to the Peru rate. We chose (which I now regret) to instead try and book it online again. I've typed in all the information for me and my travel partner so many times I'm about to throw my phone across the room.
Edit: I also just thought I'd lost this entire text because I tried to attach a screenshot and my account is too young, but this website has an amazing restore function.
The price is just about double on the German website. Everything works fine up until seat selection, then it just says "Select your seats in advance" (Selecciona anticipadamente tus asientos) without anything beneath it. Literally just white. I've tried Firefox and Chrome on my phone (trying display as desktop site as well) and Safari on another phone.
Anybody have some experience with this? We even went to a LATAM agency, where they added a 16$ service charge per Person to the Peru rate. We chose (which I now regret) to instead try and book it online again. I've typed in all the information for me and my travel partner so many times I'm about to throw my phone across the room.
Edit: I also just thought I'd lost this entire text because I tried to attach a screenshot and my account is too young, but this website has an amazing restore function.
Nov 6, 2021, 9:17 am
#22
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 27
Hi! Does anybody have any recent experience or feedback booking on the Peru vs US site? I am seeing savings of over $400 per person (times 5 people..so $2,000) for our 3 flights in Peru next March. I would love to book on the Peru site and I don't see any reason a US citizen should not be able to do so, but I am rule follower who hates confrontation so I won't do it if I will cause issues or isn't allowed. I also found a 3rd party who could book the flights for us (Atrapalo), but would prefer to book direct. Thank you!
Nov 7, 2021, 12:15 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: LATAMPASS Silver, SkyMiles Silver Medallion
Posts: 447
Hi! Does anybody have any recent experience or feedback booking on the Peru vs US site? I am seeing savings of over $400 per person (times 5 people..so $2,000) for our 3 flights in Peru next March. I would love to book on the Peru site and I don't see any reason a US citizen should not be able to do so, but I am rule follower who hates confrontation so I won't do it if I will cause issues or isn't allowed. I also found a 3rd party who could book the flights for us (Atrapalo), but would prefer to book direct. Thank you!
Nov 8, 2021, 6:48 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 27
Nov 12, 2021, 6:56 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YKZ
Programs: AC MM SE, Marriott Titanium - Lifetime Plat 2nd Class, National Executive, Avis PP
Posts: 681
As a quick data point, I was able to book flights for myself and my family today with no issues (except for their buggy site - cannot enter other FF programs, etc...). I was also able to pay with my Visa (Canadian) which has very strong travel protection.
No issues booking seats.
CC
No issues booking seats.
CC
Nov 13, 2021, 10:52 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: YYC, SFO, OAK
Programs: AS MVP 75K, AA Platinum, IHG Platinum, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 734
I'm trying to book on the LATAM Peru site but always get an error at the very last step:
Tried 2 different cards from different banks, no avail. Doesn't seem they've even tried to charge my card. Anyone else having this problem?
"Tuvimos un problema.
No podemos procesar tu solicitud en este momento."Tried 2 different cards from different banks, no avail. Doesn't seem they've even tried to charge my card. Anyone else having this problem?
Nov 17, 2021, 5:41 pm
#28
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Apr 21, 2022, 5:00 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 1
for those who were successful in booking on LATAM PERU site using mastercard, can you please share which bank's mastercard did you use? and was it debit or credit
Citi Mastercard CREDIT card (issued by USA) is not working for me
The only other successful datapoint i saw was someone using Mastercard DEBIT card to pay for the flight - i am hoping to use credit card if possible
Citi Mastercard CREDIT card (issued by USA) is not working for me
The only other successful datapoint i saw was someone using Mastercard DEBIT card to pay for the flight - i am hoping to use credit card if possible
Apr 21, 2022, 11:02 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 3,645
When my cousin got to the airport to check bags the agent asked her for her "DNI" (Documento Nacional de Identidad, that only Peruvian citizens have).
My cousin does not have one as she has been living in the US for decades and her kids don't have DNIs either, only US passports.
The agent made them pay the fare difference as the fare they bought is only for Peruvians (allegedly).
Not saying that this will happen to you, but it might.