LIM-EZE: Flight subject to government approval
Feb 17, 2024, 11:44 pm
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LIM-EZE: Flight subject to government approval
I am thinking booking this flight. It is flown by LATAM Ecuador. Why is there such a notation that this is subject to government approval? I have flown EZE-LIM on LATAM last year - I do not remember such a notation. Is there any risk if I were to book this?
Feb 18, 2024, 10:09 am
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I've seen this on many flights over the years, and it has never been an issue. Probably here because it is typically LP operated, and they want to use an XL bird on the route, so new approval is required.
Feb 18, 2024, 6:34 pm
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Feb 18, 2024, 11:59 pm
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LP is LATAM Peru (which is what would make sense for the route) whilst XL is LATAM Ecuador (which might make sense depending on the route network for LATAM generally… e.g. they may want to use the same plane for UIO-LIM-EZE in order to optimize utilization).
All the LATAM airlines (legacy Lan Chile, Lan Peru, Lan Ecuador, TAM Brasil… maybe missing some here) are owned by the same LATAM group now, but considered different carriers under registration.
All the LATAM airlines (legacy Lan Chile, Lan Peru, Lan Ecuador, TAM Brasil… maybe missing some here) are owned by the same LATAM group now, but considered different carriers under registration.
Feb 19, 2024, 11:32 am
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LP is LATAM Peru (which is what would make sense for the route) whilst XL is LATAM Ecuador (which might make sense depending on the route network for LATAM generally… e.g. they may want to use the same plane for UIO-LIM-EZE in order to optimize utilization).
All the LATAM airlines (legacy Lan Chile, Lan Peru, Lan Ecuador, TAM Brasil… maybe missing some here) are owned by the same LATAM group now, but considered different carriers under registration.
All the LATAM airlines (legacy Lan Chile, Lan Peru, Lan Ecuador, TAM Brasil… maybe missing some here) are owned by the same LATAM group now, but considered different carriers under registration.
Feb 20, 2024, 6:28 pm
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Feb 20, 2024, 8:01 pm
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Because you might be deported, the airline would have to take care of the costs involved and even might be fined. So usually need to be a resident or have an onward/return ticket. Same happens in the US and Europe.
Feb 20, 2024, 9:12 pm
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First time that has ever happened to me. I’d expect to be asked about duration of stay at immigration not checkin. I wondered if it had something to do with my British passport. Fortunately I could show I was leaving Argentina 3 days later
Feb 21, 2024, 8:47 am
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I'm frequently asked how long my stay will be, by immigration officers worldwide.
Feb 21, 2024, 7:00 pm
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I've had it more than once, in more than one country. I've even been permitted check-in, but then paged at the gate to show proof of onward travel (probably a list of those whose onward travel had not been previously verified). Even DL recently wanted me (I could input it online) information regarding my onward travel on a one-way award into Mexico.
Feb 25, 2024, 3:49 pm
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I want to make sure my plan goes without a hitch. My itinerary is LAX-LIM-EZE, with a 16+ hour layover in Lima. I'm holding a US passport. I shouldn't have trouble leaving the airport to sightsee Lima during the layover. Correct?
I'm hoping to be able to just leave my checked luggage with LATAM and collect it in EZE. I will only have my personal item (backpack) on me.
I'm hoping to be able to just leave my checked luggage with LATAM and collect it in EZE. I will only have my personal item (backpack) on me.