
More than 90 flights have been canceled at Miami International Airport Thursday after a massive overnight fuel tank fire. The fire has created a major disruption for American Airlines, the airport’s biggest carrier, and stranded or delayed thousands of passengers. Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the fire, which started late Wednesday night and [...]

Strikes paralyzed Chilean Patagonia last week, as thousands took to the street to protest increases in the price of gas and the projected removal of a government subsidy. There were significant demonstrations and some rioting in the region’s capital Punta Arenas, and all roads and ferry crossings leading into the city have been subject to [...]

LIMITED TIME SALE! LAN Airlines is offering 15% off to destinations in Chile, Argentina, and Peru from their offline/non-gateway departure points, including: Washington, DC (DCA and IAD) Chicago (ORD) Orlando Boston Denver Seattle Montreal Vancouver Philadelphia Tickets must be issued by January 17th, 2011 for travel completed by June 15th, 2011. Take advantage of this [...]

Latin America is the land of departure taxes. Many countries charge departure taxes, and all too often these can only be paid in cash, at the airport, at departure. This can come as an unwelcome surprise to travelers who (like me) may arrive at the airport with no money left in their pockets. Peru is [...]

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 [...]