How busy are SCL-IPC flights?
Jun 29, 2003 | 11:04 pm
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How busy are SCL-IPC flights?
I have a OWE5 booked starting September (with South America as one of the continents) and my TA has allocated me two dummy dates for flights SCL-IPC and IPC-SCL.
When I come to actually change these dates, am I going to have a problem getting a reservation in D, given that LanChile only flies to IPC twice a week? I would like to avoid being held up in SCL for a flight out or worse, stuck on Easter Island for weeks on end!
When I come to actually change these dates, am I going to have a problem getting a reservation in D, given that LanChile only flies to IPC twice a week? I would like to avoid being held up in SCL for a flight out or worse, stuck on Easter Island for weeks on end!
Jun 29, 2003 | 11:10 pm
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Your best option is to take a look somewhere like http://flyaow.com/classamex.htm and check the dates you're interested in and see how they look. Should give you some indication of what to expect anyway.
Jun 30, 2003 | 12:54 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by lemonski:
My TA has allocated me two dummy dates for flights SCL-IPC and IPC-SCL.</font>
My TA has allocated me two dummy dates for flights SCL-IPC and IPC-SCL.</font>
Jun 30, 2003 | 3:51 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by virtualtroy:
The OWE fare rules state that the definition of South America excludes Easter Island, falling short of stipulating that IPC can't be done on a ONE; you may want to ask your TA to double check the validity of this leg.
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The OWE fare rules state that the definition of South America excludes Easter Island, falling short of stipulating that IPC can't be done on a ONE; you may want to ask your TA to double check the validity of this leg.
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Jun 30, 2003 | 5:30 am
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Mrs og and I spent a week on IPC. No real worries about that - just pace yourself and get into the mood of the place. Plenty to do, just don't rush it. A different local restaurant each night and all that.... Relax. Its a holiday after all! We were so sad for those unforunate souls which went through IPC in transit or just got the next flight out.
BUT, the flights (PPT-IPC-SCL and v/v) were FULL. Very FULL (southern summer). Not sure about the pointy end, but the back of the bus was chockers.
BUT, the flights (PPT-IPC-SCL and v/v) were FULL. Very FULL (southern summer). Not sure about the pointy end, but the back of the bus was chockers.
Jun 30, 2003 | 2:42 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by og:
Mrs og and I spent a week on IPC. No real worries about that - just pace yourself and get into the mood of the place. Plenty to do, just don't rush it. A different local restaurant each night and all that.... Relax. Its a holiday after all! We were so sad for those unforunate souls which went through IPC in transit or just got the next flight out.
BUT, the flights (PPT-IPC-SCL and v/v) were FULL. Very FULL (southern summer). Not sure about the pointy end, but the back of the bus was chockers.</font>
Mrs og and I spent a week on IPC. No real worries about that - just pace yourself and get into the mood of the place. Plenty to do, just don't rush it. A different local restaurant each night and all that.... Relax. Its a holiday after all! We were so sad for those unforunate souls which went through IPC in transit or just got the next flight out.
BUT, the flights (PPT-IPC-SCL and v/v) were FULL. Very FULL (southern summer). Not sure about the pointy end, but the back of the bus was chockers.</font>
Thanks, og. I'm really looking forward to IPC, but I might have to be in constant contact with the airline to make sure I don't get stuck waiting in SCL for available flights.
Jun 30, 2003 | 6:38 pm
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I did SCL-IPC yesterday (in economy on OWE5 M class ticket),
This is the low season for IPC. Flight was 85% full. As a guess 80% off pax were going to Papatee, 20% got off at IPC.
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This is the low season for IPC. Flight was 85% full. As a guess 80% off pax were going to Papatee, 20% got off at IPC.
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Jun 30, 2003 | 6:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Mwenenzi:
I did SCL-IPC yesterday (in economy on OWE5 M class ticket),
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I did SCL-IPC yesterday (in economy on OWE5 M class ticket),
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Jun 30, 2003 | 7:45 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by number_6:
You would also be in economy if traveling on an A class or D class ticket, thanks to the latest OWE rule changes (all domestic chile flights are only in economy, regardless of fare paid, on OWE tickets on LA).
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You would also be in economy if traveling on an A class or D class ticket, thanks to the latest OWE rule changes (all domestic chile flights are only in economy, regardless of fare paid, on OWE tickets on LA).
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I'm guessing here but it looks like if you can get a rez and get ticketed in D you'll fly there. My rez was processed through and ticketed by the AA RTW desk. Perhaps they are not familiar with this ridiculous rule.
I'd be interested in finding out if anyone else has done the SCL-IPC-SCL run recently on other than a MONE* fare basis ticket and in what class they flew.
Jul 1, 2003 | 9:30 am
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I did SCL-IPC about 6 weeks ago on a RTW in F - no problems. Both flights where almost full.
BTW: If you need a great tour guide in IPC (he can also help with the hotel selection - we where staying at the Hotel Iorana - not too happy there, away from town, horrible food, cheap furniture etc.) then contact Victor Ika. He is the grandson of the last king of easter island and one of the best tourgiudes we ever had.
www.ikatour.cl
[email protected]
BTW: If you need a great tour guide in IPC (he can also help with the hotel selection - we where staying at the Hotel Iorana - not too happy there, away from town, horrible food, cheap furniture etc.) then contact Victor Ika. He is the grandson of the last king of easter island and one of the best tourgiudes we ever had.
www.ikatour.cl
[email protected]
Jul 1, 2003 | 1:59 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Unterwegs:
I did SCL-IPC about 6 weeks ago on a RTW in F - no problems. Both flights where almost full.
BTW: If you need a great tour guide in IPC (he can also help with the hotel selection - we where staying at the Hotel Iorana - not too happy there, away from town, horrible food, cheap furniture etc.) then contact Victor Ika. He is the grandson of the last king of easter island and one of the best tourgiudes we ever had.
www.ikatour.cl
[email protected]
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I did SCL-IPC about 6 weeks ago on a RTW in F - no problems. Both flights where almost full.
BTW: If you need a great tour guide in IPC (he can also help with the hotel selection - we where staying at the Hotel Iorana - not too happy there, away from town, horrible food, cheap furniture etc.) then contact Victor Ika. He is the grandson of the last king of easter island and one of the best tourgiudes we ever had.
www.ikatour.cl
[email protected]
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Jul 1, 2003 | 4:56 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by number_6:
You would also be in economy if traveling on an A class or D class ticket, thanks to the latest OWE rule changes (all domestic chile flights are only in economy, regardless of fare paid, on OWE tickets on LA). I am boycotting LA in protest of this ridiculous policy (called fraud and theft in other more civilized countries -- as it is retroactive to tickets issued prior to the rule existing). So I can only fly to SCL on AA metal, LA cannot get a penny of revenue from me!
Originally posted by Mwenenzi:
I did SCL-IPC yesterday (in economy on OWE5 M class ticket),
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I did SCL-IPC yesterday (in economy on OWE5 M class ticket),
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Accordingly, its not fraud - its them not selling you a product that does not exist - and letting you know in advance. You cannot buy a front cabin ticket in Chile for travel within Chile at any price (not including IPC).
Jul 1, 2003 | 7:27 pm
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Most, if not all, of the domestic flights (and some regional - Montevideo, for example, some flights are LA Express) are now operated under the "LAN Express" name, with all coach service. As Eastbay1K noted, there are still some aircraft with two cabins plying these routes, but the service throughout the plane is Y. I have found, without exception, that LA are excellent at putting me in a J seat (even if it is with Y service) or an exit row on these flights if I am on a thru ticket in J to/from the US or another int'l destination, or if I am on a D-class OWE.