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Issues Booking Flights On Aerolinas Argentinas

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:14 pm
by Dave Daly
OK, I'm discovering that this airline does not have a good number for its reservation services. Anyone have a number for them other than (800)333-0276??

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:10 pm
by Andino
They are quite bad over the phone, it was the same in France.
We went to their agency : easier !

But maybe it's not in the same city for you.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:52 pm
by Dave Daly
We are simply trying to book flights round trip tickets from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.....a very common route, especially during the peak season. Here's what I'm encountering:

A recorded message picks up and asks if you want the English options (press 1). It sends you to a "que" or recorded message/music in the background recorded message. It then holds you there for over 10 minutes, then drops the call. Consistant every time!! :x :x :x :x :x

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:46 pm
by Andino
Have you tried to book with LastMinute.com or something else, instead of going directly on their website ?

PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:59 pm
by Dave Daly
OK...I finally got through. How painful!!! I actually selected the option in "espanol" and got a representative within 30 seconds! WTF?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:19 pm
by poice2004
Hi Dave
Nowadays Aerolineas Argentinas is a private Company. The owners are from Spain. The service is not very good but you will be able to fly. I think "Lan" have flights to Calafate also. There are a lot of flights to Calafate.
Here are the the buses to go from Calafate to El Chalten.
Chalten Travel
0054 02902-492-212
Caltur
02902 492 217 / 491 368
"Rancho Grande" is a good Hostel with and without private bathrooms. Chalten Travel buses stop there.
02962 493-005
Bye

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:55 pm
by Dave Daly
Hola Hector!

Gracias!! :D