Aerolineas Argentinas? Visas And Paying In Cash

[cmcg517]

Hola todos,
I am writing to see if anyone has experience flying Aerolineas without a visa here. I want to go to the office in Belgrano and pay in cash for some tickets and I have a visa to live here, but my friend who is coming with me doesn't have a "residencia" visa. Will they let me buy them there in cash? Will they check at the airport for her visa? I have flown with LAN and they didn't but I have no experience with aerolineas.
Thanks for your help!

 

[pennaigor]

I don't have residency, and I have just bought a ticket in cash this monday. Not the first time i do it with Aerolineas. Never any problem.

 

[ajoknoblauch]

What nationality is your friend? If she is from the US, Canada or Australia, she will have to pay the retaliation fee ("gasto en reciprocidad") online: http://embassyofargentina.us/embassyofargentina.us/en/consularsection/news.htm#entry

 

[cmcg517]

I don't have residency, and I have just bought a ticket in cash this monday. Not the first time i do it with Aerolineas. Never any problem.

Where did you go to buy the tickets? Thanks so much!

 

[pennaigor]

Aerolineas' Cabildo and Congreso de T. office. Paid in cash. The 20% charge is applied to the price. Plus they charge you a small fee for paying in cash.
One tip: make an online reservation just before you head to the office. This way you won't have any surprise differences in price. Bargain seats don't stay for sale for too long.

 

[Ceviche]

Flying in Aerolineas really sucks.

 

[ARbound]

What nationality is your friend? If she is from the US, Canada or Australia, she will have to pay the retaliation fee ("gasto en reciprocidad") online: http://embassyofarge.../news.htm#entry

I see what you did there lol

 

[Ceviche]

i love the fact tha they charge the reciprocity fees. well done argentina. Brazil does even better by asking to apply for a visa. excellent.

 

[ajoknoblauch]

i love the fact tha they charge the reciprocity fees. well done argentina. Brazil does even better by asking to apply for a visa. excellent.

A foolish measure that lets the Camporistas feel righteous.

 

[gsi16386]

With all due respect, the US requires visitors to do the same thing and the process is a million times worse. The reciprocity fee seems like a crybaby tactic, but I guess what's good for the goose is good for the gander.