(FARE GONE) EWR-YYZ-SCL-EZE-MEX OW in C class at $673 ?? on AC
Dec 27, 2007, 1:44 am
#121
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However, expedia.ca was saying that AC92 lands in SCL at 10:25am and LH5301 leaves at 11:55am. After checking the AC schedule though, it reads that AC92 lands in SCL at 12:30. For the extra cost and this inconsistency I didn't add that segment. I hope I am wrong and this doesn't cause problems for Atif-I-C (or anyone else).
in the spring, the arrival time changes to 10:25am. I've checked this
on KVS (where the flight duration is still about 10:30) and the AC
website.
Dec 27, 2007, 1:52 am
#122
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Dec 27, 2007, 1:58 am
#123
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Man... I wish there was a west coast city gateway for this.... and I'd like a stopover with that too please
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Dec 27, 2007, 2:01 am
#125
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just booked ORD-YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE-MEX,
AC and LAN, Feb 12-14, $491 ai.
ps- for those looking for a place to decompress in MEX,
I noticed a new Crown Plaza Pointbreaks for 5000 points north of MEX.
AC and LAN, Feb 12-14, $491 ai.
ps- for those looking for a place to decompress in MEX,
I noticed a new Crown Plaza Pointbreaks for 5000 points north of MEX.
Last edited by MrHalliday; Dec 27, 2007 at 3:03 am
Dec 27, 2007, 2:04 am
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In my haste, I chose Mexicana over LAN for the 10 hour flight from EZE to MEX. I have been scouring the internet for reviews of the seat/food on Mexicana's flagship 767 flight. Any insight?
Dec 27, 2007, 2:14 am
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This is what I got for next Labor Day weekend for $514.43 all-in:
I'm going to credit ORD-YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE to UA, EZE-GRU to AA, and GRU-MEX to NW.
I tried to build-in some extra time at YYZ at the expense of a longer layover at YVR so that I have sufficient time to take a shower before the overnight flight to South America. Others may want to consider doing the same. It looks like you are much better off if you can grab one of the AC widebodies from YVR-YYZ as far as seat comfort goes instead of the Airbus 319/320/321 family, so take a close look at the equipment on offer at www.aircanada.com.
Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) 8/29/08 9:45 am - 12:09 pm Air Canada Operated By: UNITED AIRLINES
Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) 8/29/08 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm Air Canada
Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago (SCL) 8/29/08 11:55 pm - 10:25 am Air Canada
Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) 8/30/08 11:35 am - 2:35 pm Air Canada
Buenos Aires (EZE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) 8/31/08 12:15 pm - 2:50 pm British Airways
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mexico City (MEX) 8/31/08 9:55 pm - 5:15 am Aeromexico
The ORD-YVR flight segment is on an UA 320. The YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE flight segments are on AC 763s, which I hope will all have the installation of the new Executive First lie-flat seat completed by then. The EZE-GRU flight is on a BA 744, with the lie-flat Club World seat. The GRU-MEX flight is on an AM 777, which I believe features the new Premier Class lie-flat seat, and surely must be the pick of the litter for eligible South America to MEX flight segments in terms of seat comfort. ^Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) 8/29/08 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm Air Canada
Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago (SCL) 8/29/08 11:55 pm - 10:25 am Air Canada
Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) 8/30/08 11:35 am - 2:35 pm Air Canada
Buenos Aires (EZE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) 8/31/08 12:15 pm - 2:50 pm British Airways
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mexico City (MEX) 8/31/08 9:55 pm - 5:15 am Aeromexico
I'm going to credit ORD-YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE to UA, EZE-GRU to AA, and GRU-MEX to NW.
I tried to build-in some extra time at YYZ at the expense of a longer layover at YVR so that I have sufficient time to take a shower before the overnight flight to South America. Others may want to consider doing the same. It looks like you are much better off if you can grab one of the AC widebodies from YVR-YYZ as far as seat comfort goes instead of the Airbus 319/320/321 family, so take a close look at the equipment on offer at www.aircanada.com.
Last edited by SAT Lawyer; Dec 28, 2007 at 10:25 am
Dec 27, 2007, 2:17 am
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It's definitely there on Sundays. Saw it both over Easter weekend and Labor Day weekend 2008. I would have probably traveled on Easter weekend (better weather in Buenos Aires), but I have a trial starting a week later.
Dec 27, 2007, 2:18 am
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This is what I got for next Labor Day weekend:
I'm going to credit ORD-YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE to UA, EZE-GRU to AA, and GRU-MEX to NW.
Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) 8/29/08 9:45 am - 12:09 pm Air Canada Operated By: UNITED AIRLINES
Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) 8/29/08 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm Air Canada
Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago (SCL) 8/29/08 11:55 pm - 10:25 am Air Canada
Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) 8/30/08 11:35 am - 2:35 pm Air Canada
Buenos Aires (EZE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) 8/31/08 12:15 pm - 2:50 pm British Airways
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mexico City (MEX) 8/31/08 9:55 pm - 5:15 am Aeromexico
The ORD-YVR flight segment is on a UA 320. The YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE flight segments are on AC 763s, which I hope will all have the installation of the new Executive First lie-flat seat completed by then. The EZE-GRU flight is on a BA 744, with the lie-flat Club World seat. The GRU-MEX flight is on an AM 777, which I believe features the new Premier Class lie-flat seat, and surely must be the pick of the litter for eligible South America to MEX flight segments. ^Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) 8/29/08 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm Air Canada
Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago (SCL) 8/29/08 11:55 pm - 10:25 am Air Canada
Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) 8/30/08 11:35 am - 2:35 pm Air Canada
Buenos Aires (EZE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) 8/31/08 12:15 pm - 2:50 pm British Airways
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mexico City (MEX) 8/31/08 9:55 pm - 5:15 am Aeromexico
I'm going to credit ORD-YVR-YYZ-SCL-EZE to UA, EZE-GRU to AA, and GRU-MEX to NW.
Dec 27, 2007, 2:21 am
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Dec 27, 2007, 2:28 am
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I just was building it when the price shot up for those exact dates and flights. Oh well
Dec 27, 2007, 2:28 am
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Cow-Do baby!
I couldn't get any of the ORD-YYZ or ORD-YVR-YYZ originations to SCL-EZE-MEX to book, even though they priced on Expedia. Kept getting this error. Tried several other dates other than Labor Day weekend just to check.
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Failed item:
Flight: Chicago -- Vancouver
Problem details:
Your request cannot be completed at this time. Please try again later.
If your itinerary requires immediate action, please call our customer service center at 1-800-EXPEDIA (1-800-397-3342) or 1-404-728-8787.
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Searched again and got the same $491.53 but with ORD-YYZ on AA. That booked. So I'm going down 8/29, arrive in EZE 8/30 at 2:35p on AC, leave EZE on 8/31 at 10:40am on LAN.
I would have rather gotten the AC-coded UA-metal connector ORD-YYZ, or even better the ORD-YVR-YYZ for the UA EQMs and BIS miles, but I can live with crediting the 500 mile minimum (432 miles) ORD-YYZ to LANPass. Especially with how LANPass does "interesting" math converting AA's minimum miles into their kilometer-based program.
LAN is my primary oneworld program (my tertiary overall program) so I can use more km on them, especially on actual LAN metal to extend my km expirations (only actual LAN flight activity extends km expiration - no partner postings do.)
Now to get to ORD and back from MEX!
edit: Ticketed on AC stock a few minutes later. Expedia showing the AA, AC, and LA PNRs, and those show up on aa.com, aircanada.com, and checkmytrip.com (for LAN) as confirmed. As the ticketing carrier only AC (and Expedia) show the entire itinerary. Looks good to go!
I couldn't get any of the ORD-YYZ or ORD-YVR-YYZ originations to SCL-EZE-MEX to book, even though they priced on Expedia. Kept getting this error. Tried several other dates other than Labor Day weekend just to check.
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Failed item:
Flight: Chicago -- Vancouver
Problem details:
Your request cannot be completed at this time. Please try again later.
If your itinerary requires immediate action, please call our customer service center at 1-800-EXPEDIA (1-800-397-3342) or 1-404-728-8787.
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Searched again and got the same $491.53 but with ORD-YYZ on AA. That booked. So I'm going down 8/29, arrive in EZE 8/30 at 2:35p on AC, leave EZE on 8/31 at 10:40am on LAN.
I would have rather gotten the AC-coded UA-metal connector ORD-YYZ, or even better the ORD-YVR-YYZ for the UA EQMs and BIS miles, but I can live with crediting the 500 mile minimum (432 miles) ORD-YYZ to LANPass. Especially with how LANPass does "interesting" math converting AA's minimum miles into their kilometer-based program.
LAN is my primary oneworld program (my tertiary overall program) so I can use more km on them, especially on actual LAN metal to extend my km expirations (only actual LAN flight activity extends km expiration - no partner postings do.)
Now to get to ORD and back from MEX!
edit: Ticketed on AC stock a few minutes later. Expedia showing the AA, AC, and LA PNRs, and those show up on aa.com, aircanada.com, and checkmytrip.com (for LAN) as confirmed. As the ticketing carrier only AC (and Expedia) show the entire itinerary. Looks good to go!
Last edited by MarkXS; Dec 27, 2007 at 3:08 am Reason: Ticketed!
Dec 27, 2007, 2:28 am
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SAT Lawyer - could you please post (or PM) what booking site you're using?
I'm fiddiling around with expedia and can't seem to get it to price out.
Thanks!
I'm fiddiling around with expedia and can't seem to get it to price out.
Thanks!