[FARE GONE] LAN: JFK-IGU $451. 3.31 cpm RT
May 31, 2014, 2:40 pm
#31
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Let us not derail another thread about visa fees. The fees are charged at that level because that is what the USA charges Brazilians and Argentines to even apply for an interview for a visa, with far less of a chance of approval. Write to your congresspeople and senators to add Brazil and Argentina to the visa waiver program, and those fees will lessen significantly, if not disappear. See Chile.
And actually, each is $160, but are valid for ten years generally. And let this be the last post concerning that, we can get all of the facts out there
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And actually, each is $160, but are valid for ten years generally. And let this be the last post concerning that, we can get all of the facts out there
.From personal experience, I think you can visit Iguazu and just hit the Argentine side, but it's silly to land on the Brazilian side and not cross the border. That's what makes this deal a bit unfortunate. Obviously, the airfare is extremely attractive.
I hate these huge visa fees, but that's for another thread.
May 31, 2014, 2:42 pm
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LAN: JFK-IGU $451. 3.31 cpm RT
Anyone come up with any unique structures?
You can't factor visa costs...they are essentially sunk costs IMHO...
You can't factor visa costs...they are essentially sunk costs IMHO...
May 31, 2014, 2:46 pm
#33
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I already have a visa for Brazil. Do I need one for Argentina if I cross the border via land? Also, any hotels in IGU recommended with reasonable cost for MR?
May 31, 2014, 2:52 pm
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At least you'd be down to one visa fee. Unless it's your life long dream to visit, Iguazu might be worth $160 in visa fees, but I wouldn't say it's worth $320. And as the Chilean experience indicates, there may come a day when the visa fee will drop to zero.
May 31, 2014, 3:24 pm
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In for one.
LA0533 JFK-SCL <787>
LA0786 SCL-GIG <wanted to overnight>
JJ3188 GIG-IGU <overnight>
JJ3558 IGU-GRU
LA0751GRU-SCL
LA0532 SCL-JFK <787>
For those interested just in quick turnaround, the quickest I've seen for this fare involves departing JFK Friday night and returning from GIG Sunday arriving Monday morning.
LA0533 JFK-SCL <787>
LA0786 SCL-GIG <wanted to overnight>
JJ3188 GIG-IGU <overnight>
JJ3558 IGU-GRU
LA0751GRU-SCL
LA0532 SCL-JFK <787>
For those interested just in quick turnaround, the quickest I've seen for this fare involves departing JFK Friday night and returning from GIG Sunday arriving Monday morning.
May 31, 2014, 6:08 pm
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But seriously, they have soom really weak overseas CSR with very limited abilities to override fees or do anything even remotely complex.
May 31, 2014, 7:00 pm
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CheapoAir tried to pull that line on me a few weeks ago saying it's free for only four hours then they charge a fee. I not so nicely told them if they even dared to charge me, I'd DoT them immediately, the threat worked and no charge.
But seriously, they have soom really weak overseas CSR with very limited abilities to override fees or do anything even remotely complex.
But seriously, they have soom really weak overseas CSR with very limited abilities to override fees or do anything even remotely complex.
May 31, 2014, 8:38 pm
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LAN: JFK-IGU $451. 3.31 cpm RT
This fare shows up on Orbitz and Expedia as well. Much easier to select specific flights in Orbitz.
Stopover appears to be allowed. Was able to price it with more than 24 hours in GIG.
JFK-SCL-GIG <2 nights in GIG>
GIG-IGU-LIM-JFK
Fare is JFK-IGU but I'm only spending 90 minutes at IGU. My real destination is GIG.
Stopover appears to be allowed. Was able to price it with more than 24 hours in GIG.
JFK-SCL-GIG <2 nights in GIG>
GIG-IGU-LIM-JFK
Fare is JFK-IGU but I'm only spending 90 minutes at IGU. My real destination is GIG.
Last edited by seawolf; May 31, 2014 at 8:44 pm
May 31, 2014, 9:16 pm
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Has anyone else had a ticket issued and seen a ticket receipt with the fare class more favorable than O? Just a little bit concerned about how many miles will be earned in AAdvantage on this thing. Thanks!