American or Delta into Santiago?
Jan 22, 2011, 5:10 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Southern California
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As far as I know, DL has one nonstop per day from Atlanta and AA has 2 from MIA and another from DFW. Both airlines fly 767's on that route.
My personal preference is AA. I'm traveling with my spouse on AA Bus. Class in early April LAX - MIA - SCL with the return SCL - DFW - BUR. The DFW - BUR segment is First Class on a MD80.
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My personal preference is AA. I'm traveling with my spouse on AA Bus. Class in early April LAX - MIA - SCL with the return SCL - DFW - BUR. The DFW - BUR segment is First Class on a MD80.
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Jan 30, 2011, 2:14 pm
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If you are flying in the back, I don't think it really matters. Since you are connecting (apparently, as you are looking at DL or AA), you really might consider LAN - you'll (probably) earn AA miles, depending on the fare, and your main cabin experience will be better (primarily the excellent IFE system they have). The only reason I'd choose AA over DL is in the case of irregular ops, AA has more options to get you home.
Jan 30, 2011, 3:45 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: US expat somewhere south of Valpo, Chilezuela
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Outside of FF status and irrops, also consider your return experience:
Where would you rather clear I&C (DFW, MIA or ATL) and TSA security hassle and dog and pony show assuming you are connecting to another flight at DFW, MIA or ATL?
I personally prefer to re-enter at DFW. Outgoing, I also prefer connecting through DFW as Terminal D is not a bad place to wait for your flight.
Where would you rather clear I&C (DFW, MIA or ATL) and TSA security hassle and dog and pony show assuming you are connecting to another flight at DFW, MIA or ATL?
I personally prefer to re-enter at DFW. Outgoing, I also prefer connecting through DFW as Terminal D is not a bad place to wait for your flight.
Jan 30, 2011, 5:03 pm
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