aerolineas stupidity

[sts7049]

why does this airline make it so difficult to pay for a reservation? why can't i just enter a credit card along with booking and be done with it??

i book a ticket online but it doesn't let me pay for it. i am being forced to contact them by whatsapp to finish the reservation (but of course, only m-f from 9-18).

i just don't understand why the simplest of things has to be so difficult.

 

[SecretShopper]

I assume you're referring to aerolínea argentina. Hopefully you're using an Argentine CC. I almost bought online until checking to see if they price according to the blue rate. I almost paid 270usd. Ended up going to the branch and paying 29k pesos in cash.

 

[jblaze5779]

why does this airline make it so difficult to pay for a reservation? why can't i just enter a credit card along with booking and be done with it??

i book a ticket online but it doesn't let me pay for it. i am being forced to contact them by whatsapp to finish the reservation (but of course, only m-f from 9-18).

i just don't understand why the simplest of things has to be so difficult.

amen brother amen….

 

[jblaze5779]

I assume you're referring to aerolínea argentina. Hopefully you're using an Argentine CC. I almost bought online until checking to see if they price according to the blue rate. I almost paid 270usd. Ended up going to the branch and paying 29k pesos in cash.

I guess you’re in the one city in the entire world with an open branch office?

 

[antipodean]

What would you expect? More than half a billion dollars in subsidies each year (regardless of pandemics and “cost cutting” measures like eliminating customer service) and now the government having decreed minimum and maximum airfares applicable to all airlines and domestic flights once more, as apparently “flying was getting too cheap” and hurting AR even more, thanks to competition from LCCs.

If only they could try and understand why people prefer the LCCs over AR and how these companies can make money without so much state aid, then all they need to do is copy+paste, rather than using the government to do “business by decree”. Ah, pero... patria, línea de bandera etc

Argentina: Se reestablecen las bandas tarifarias para los vuelos de cabotaje

A través del Decreto 879/2021, el gobierno argentino determinó que en un plazo de 180 días el Ministerio de Transporte determinará tarifas máximas y confor

www.aviacionline.com

Los subsidios a Aerolíneas Argentinas le costaron al Estado US$ 669 millones en 2021, la cifra más alta en ocho años

Desde 2013, durante la segunda presidencia de Cristina, no se alcanzaba un gasto tan elevado.

www.clarin.com

“Todos seremos Aerolíneas”, no importa a qué precio

El Gobierno decidió cumplir el sueño de dejar prácticamente monopólica a la línea aérea de bandera con regulaciones que hacen cada vez más difícil la competencia

www.lanacion.com.ar

 

[sts7049]

i didn't see the news about the tariff bands returning. not surprised at all coming from this band of idiots.

 

[ventanilla]

What would you expect? More than half a billion dollars in subsidies each year (regardless of pandemics and “cost cutting” measures like eliminating customer service) and now the government having decreed minimum and maximum airfares applicable to all airlines and domestic flights once more, as apparently “flying was getting too cheap” and hurting AR even more, thanks to competition from LCCs.

If only they could try and understand why people prefer the LCCs over AR and how these companies can make money without so much state aid, then all they need to do is copy+paste, rather than using the government to do “business by decree”. Ah, pero... patria, línea de bandera etc

Argentina: Se reestablecen las bandas tarifarias para los vuelos de cabotaje

A través del Decreto 879/2021, el gobierno argentino determinó que en un plazo de 180 días el Ministerio de Transporte determinará tarifas máximas y confor

www.aviacionline.com

Los subsidios a Aerolíneas Argentinas le costaron al Estado US$ 669 millones en 2021, la cifra más alta en ocho años

Desde 2013, durante la segunda presidencia de Cristina, no se alcanzaba un gasto tan elevado.

www.clarin.com

“Todos seremos Aerolíneas”, no importa a qué precio

El Gobierno decidió cumplir el sueño de dejar prácticamente monopólica a la línea aérea de bandera con regulaciones que hacen cada vez más difícil la competencia

www.lanacion.com.ar

data shows that Aerolineas is actually considered the best airline in the region by passengers. Facts, not opinion.

Aerolíneas Argentinas distinguished by travelers as the best airline in the region

www.aerolineas.com.ar

 

[jblaze5779]

Aerolineas is so good that I actually prefer driving 11 hours to BA vs dealing with them. They still have several tickets of mine that I've never used.

 

[antipodean]

data shows that Aerolineas is actually considered the best airline in the region by passengers. Facts, not opinion.

Aerolíneas Argentinas distinguished by travelers as the best airline in the region

www.aerolineas.com.ar

In 2019 when AR claimed that prestigious TripAdvisor accolade, Aerolineas had customer service and, also less subsidies.

World's Best Airlines 2023 by Region | SKYTRAX

The World's Best Airlines of 2023 by global region voted by air travelers in the worlds largest global customer satisfaction survey.

www.worldairlineawards.com

Awards | LATAM Airlines

Learn about the recognitions that make us proud. We will continue working to position ourselves as leaders in South America and the world.

www.latamairlines.com

Meanwhile, in 2021, the serious industry awards go to LATAM. Even JetSMART comes in ahead of AR.

Facts, not opinion.

 

[on the brink]

Aerolineas is controlled by La Campora people. Need I say more?