Limited flights began operating in and out of Santiago de Chile yesterday, following Saturday’s massive earthquake. The runways and air traffic control systems were undamaged in the quake. Unfortunately, the passenger terminal building sustained heavy damage. Our contacts in Chile report that the airlines are trying out all kinds of creative solutions to get stranded [...]
Many countries in Latin America require a payment at the airport prior to departure. Often times you have to pay this amount in cash (usually either local currency or US Dollars). Argentina: (Buenos Aires EZE) $18 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight from Argentina. El Calafate: $18 to be paid [...]
It’s the same challenge for most groups: How to find a group airfare option that fits the total budget, without having to pay in full right away, or otherwise risk paying more later, as the fare, taxes and/or fuel charges continue to skyrocket? In the current airfare market, there is an inherent risk of paying [...]
