[PREM FARE GONE] SkyTeam (Aero Mexico) - ORD/LAX/MIA/others to EZE - $1325 - $1500ish
Jun 19, 15, 7:16 pm
#107
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Flying to a boat
Programs: DL DM/2MM, HH DM, Bnvoy Plat, Htz PC
Posts: 816
Originally Posted by dll
You've been to Antartica without going through South America? 
Jun 20, 15, 12:44 am
#108
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 282
Booked 2 tickets (SMF-MEX-EZE-MEX-GDL-SMF) 2-14Dec $3200
Had to pay $50x2 for plus seat from GDL to SMF. Seems well worth it, in particular cuz got a J class tickets which seem to get 200% MQM for Delta! And spending 4 days in MEX on the outbound leg.
Thanks all for the heads up on this one!
Had to pay $50x2 for plus seat from GDL to SMF. Seems well worth it, in particular cuz got a J class tickets which seem to get 200% MQM for Delta! And spending 4 days in MEX on the outbound leg.
Thanks all for the heads up on this one!
Jun 20, 15, 2:13 pm
#109
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Programs: AA ExPlat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 894
Just booked one of these (to/from SFO, D fare o/b, J i/b) for a bit over $1500. But, boy, what a hassle. Booked online, but website said not ticketed and call to finalize. Also said "invalid FF #" to correctly entered AS MP number.
First AM agent on phone said bank declined cc# (despite ample credit). Called bank, they said no charge ever submitted. CC #2 also said to be declined. Second AM agent said AM itself actually was declining certain cards commonly considered fraudulent. AM finally accepted cc# 3...after I had to get bank to unlock that one. AM still would not enter my AS # for credit, claiming they only would do that if AS segment part of rez. Not supported by AS partner credit terms at all.
Anyway, glad to have the itin booked. Still need to call AS about mileage credit claim by AM. Simple 10 minute online rez so far has involved another hour on the phone.
Anyone else had any complications along these lines? Or just my bad luck?
--mcz
First AM agent on phone said bank declined cc# (despite ample credit). Called bank, they said no charge ever submitted. CC #2 also said to be declined. Second AM agent said AM itself actually was declining certain cards commonly considered fraudulent. AM finally accepted cc# 3...after I had to get bank to unlock that one. AM still would not enter my AS # for credit, claiming they only would do that if AS segment part of rez. Not supported by AS partner credit terms at all.
Anyway, glad to have the itin booked. Still need to call AS about mileage credit claim by AM. Simple 10 minute online rez so far has involved another hour on the phone.
Anyone else had any complications along these lines? Or just my bad luck?
--mcz
Jun 20, 15, 2:30 pm
#110
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 4
I had a similar experience trying to book with AM. Apparently their "systems" are rejecting several credit cards that aren't MasterCard. Since I don't have a MC, the best suggestion they could come up with was that I either use Western Union (no way) or that I drive to the airport and pay at the counter. Long story short I decided to let my reservation expire. Pretty awful from a customer service standpoint.
Separately - does anyone have suggestions on how to make this deal work from IAH? I've seen it available from many cities, but no Houston unfortunately...
Separately - does anyone have suggestions on how to make this deal work from IAH? I've seen it available from many cities, but no Houston unfortunately...
Jun 20, 15, 6:46 pm
#111
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,712
Originally Posted by mczlaw
Just booked one of these (to/from SFO, D fare o/b, J i/b) for a bit over $1500. But, boy, what a hassle. Booked online, but website said not ticketed and call to finalize. Also said "invalid FF #" to correctly entered AS MP number.
First AM agent on phone said bank declined cc# (despite ample credit). Called bank, they said no charge ever submitted. CC #2 also said to be declined. Second AM agent said AM itself actually was declining certain cards commonly considered fraudulent. AM finally accepted cc# 3...after I had to get bank to unlock that one. AM still would not enter my AS # for credit, claiming they only would do that if AS segment part of rez. Not supported by AS partner credit terms at all.
Anyway, glad to have the itin booked. Still need to call AS about mileage credit claim by AM. Simple 10 minute online rez so far has involved another hour on the phone.
Anyone else had any complications along these lines? Or just my bad luck?
--mcz
First AM agent on phone said bank declined cc# (despite ample credit). Called bank, they said no charge ever submitted. CC #2 also said to be declined. Second AM agent said AM itself actually was declining certain cards commonly considered fraudulent. AM finally accepted cc# 3...after I had to get bank to unlock that one. AM still would not enter my AS # for credit, claiming they only would do that if AS segment part of rez. Not supported by AS partner credit terms at all.
Anyway, glad to have the itin booked. Still need to call AS about mileage credit claim by AM. Simple 10 minute online rez so far has involved another hour on the phone.
Anyone else had any complications along these lines? Or just my bad luck?
--mcz
Jun 20, 15, 11:11 pm
#112
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SJC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott
Posts: 3,119
No issues booking for me. Used my Delta Amex to make 2 separate bookings and they were both accepted. Have since cancelled one of them (it was fully refundable) and still waiting for my refund tho (they said it might be several weeks)
Jun 20, 15, 11:36 pm
#113
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,540
Originally Posted by kjnangre
No issues booking for me. Used my Delta Amex to make 2 separate bookings and they were both accepted. Have since cancelled one of them (it was fully refundable) and still waiting for my refund tho (they said it might be several weeks)
Jun 23, 15, 9:49 am
#115
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 32,586
Originally Posted by centxwx
Not from IAH but plenty of seats ex-SAT. Involves 13 hr overnight layover in Mexico City.
Jun 23, 15, 3:47 pm
#116
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: ORD, SIN
Programs: TK Elite+, OZ Diamond, CX Silver
Posts: 240
I just couldn't take it anymore
This deal has been hanging around for like 2 weeks. I finally succumbed to the pressure and booked 2 tickets ORD-EZE $1448/each in C (fully refundable, changeable, and full refund for no show) for next May. $100 extra is like insurance for unforeseen events happening between now and May 2016.
Now I can sleep well tonight.
Now I can sleep well tonight.
Jun 23, 15, 7:25 pm
#118
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,712
Originally Posted by kjnangre
I'm about to book another one for next year too. If I have enough fun this year, I'll go again. Otherwise, I'll just get my money back. It's almost a no-brainer.
Jun 23, 15, 7:59 pm
#120
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, DL DM, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 93
If I could get my dates on an C/D/J fare both ways I would do it in a heartbeat! Nothing from the West Coast for my dates and not willing to fly even for cheap without earning miles on AS!
