General Info

[Jaimito Cartero]

If you have a Mexican airline flight booked as a codeshare with a US airline, you may be able to get it switched to a more direct flight. Because of issues with Mexican airlines, they were just downgraded.

There's some mention of it on Flyertalk, probably in the Mexicana thread. You may be able to switch to the USA airline only with no codeshare for no cost, if you do your research before calling.

[Jaimito Cartero]

What kind of luggage do you buy? I got this new german feather weight luggage as a gift For Christmas but I didn't see a warranty.

I did see the Mexico City transfer but delta only informed me about the aeromexico Part the day before. I could have probably gotten it cheaper via the aeromexico website.

I must say though the service was decent on aeromexico. Way better than the nasty Pricks on delta. The Mexico City airport is pretty cool though. They even have 711's where You can by normal priced food. Way more civiled than 3rd world america. Easy to smoke and Come back in as well.

I buy the Costco Kirkland luggage. Takes a beating, and when it starts to wear out at all, take it back and get a new one.

I didn't like having to go through customs in Mexico City, and then get back on the plane. At times the customs line is an hour long.

If an airline really tries to pull something on you the day before, you should be able to complain and get it routed more directly. I'd guess it was going on Aeromexico all the time, and you just didn't notice. DL planes do not connect in MEX to South America. They usually fly out of ATL, with some hubs at JFK, or maybe something in Florida too. Asian and European flights may leave out of DTW, MSP and SEA too.

[Korkavado]

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[Member #4351]

Great luggage, but doesn´t fit your image as a more or less budget monger. Very expensive and from what I´ve seen, usually owned by guys who fly business and first class. Excellent customer service..I don´t think you will have any problems getting them to fix anything even if you don´t have the receipt. I say this from personal experience. However this topic is probably better for Flyer Talk and not ISG.

[Artisttyp]

If its Rimowa, its got a life time guarantee as well.

Yes thats it but it was a gift and I dont have the receipt.

[John Gault]

I thought the same thing. I've paid way less to come to lima on a non stop flight. I guess I just had bad timing. At least I'm not sweating my ass off in nyc.

Also spirit is charging for carry on luggage now $30 online or $45 at the terminal..add two more
Pieces of luggage plus food.

Carry ons are charged $20 if you are a free Spirit member and pay before you check in.
As for food I bring energy bars for the flight. They can whistle before I buy the over priced stuff they peddle on the plane.

[Member #4351]

On TV news this morning; the Troc has fired the Peruvian fire setters and door kickers. Since it appeared as if they were the older and probably uglier (were under sheets) chicas, management probably took advantage of the filmed strike/revolt to get rid of some undesirables.

[Member #4351]

If its Rimowa, its got a life time guarantee as well.

[Artisttyp]

I don't understand how you don't know the routing your flying, unless they fucked up the day you were going.

I flew on Mexicana (now in Bankruptcy as of today) to Bogota in June, and it was a pain in the ass going through Mexico City. Even in Biz class, it wasn't anything great. Maybe Aeromexico will scoop up the ashes of Mexicana.

Airfares are way too high at the moment for most routes. I can fly to Australia for less than I can fly to Lima, most days. This is a case where airline miles can really come in handy. If you fly in the less popular season, you can go RT on American Airlines for 30k miles.

I buy luggage that has a lifetime warranty, usually for $100 for carry-on, and $140 for checked. Buy it once, and then get free replacements. I'm on my 4th carry-on replacement, and the 2nd checked bag. Need to get that replaced, though.

If you're staying more than 30 days you could be paying a higher price for your ticket. Some tickets have a 30 or 60 day max, and then prices go up a lot. At the end of the month, I see connecting fares for $434 out of NYC, and some direct flights Lan $620, CO $701. These are for less than a months stay.

What kind of luggage do you buy? I got this new german feather weight luggage as a gift
For christmas but I didn't see a warranty.

I did see the mexico city transfer but delta only informed me about the aeromexico
Part the day before. I could have probably gotten it cheaper via the aeromexico website.

I must say though the service was decent on aeromexico..way better than the nasty
Pricks on delta. The mexico city airport is pretty cool though. They even have 711's where
You can by normal priced food...way more civiled than 3rd world america..easy to smoke and
Come back in as well.

[Artisttyp]

I thought the same thing. I've paid way less to come to lima on a non stop flight. I guess I just had bad timing. At least I'm not sweating my ass off in nyc.

Also spirit is charging for carry on luggage now $30 online or $45 at the terminal..add two more
Pieces of luggage plus food.

Spirit airlines has to be cheaper than that. I just looked at a flight from ACY to Lima with one stop and a not to long layover and it was under $500.

[Jaimito Cartero]

I don't understand how you don't know the routing your flying, unless they fucked up the day you were going.

I flew on Mexicana (now in Bankruptcy as of today) to Bogota in June, and it was a pain in the ass going through Mexico City. Even in Biz class, it wasn't anything great. Maybe Aeromexico will scoop up the ashes of Mexicana.

Airfares are way too high at the moment for most routes. I can fly to Australia for less than I can fly to Lima, most days. This is a case where airline miles can really come in handy. If you fly in the less popular season, you can go RT on American Airlines for 30k miles.

I buy luggage that has a lifetime warranty, usually for $100 for carry-on, and $140 for checked. Buy it once, and then get free replacements. I'm on my 4th carry-on replacement, and the 2nd checked bag. Need to get that replaced, though.

If you're staying more than 30 days you could be paying a higher price for your ticket. Some tickets have a 30 or 60 day max, and then prices go up a lot. At the end of the month, I see connecting fares for $434 out of NYC, and some direct flights Lan $620, CO $701. These are for less than a months stay.

[John Gault]

D33' Thats pretty crazy! El Boite is a great place for me. I actually welcome the other girls there but yes service might be an issue. I liked hitting some of the older slop that was there...why does this happen when I arrive.

I´m here...just got back from la nene. I cant believe they take credit cards now.

I bought a ticket a few months ago on delta´s website and paid $812..the cheapest connecting flight I could find. Non stop was around $1200..

One day before leaving delta sends me my itinerary and 3 out of my four legs are on aero mexico. So I did NYC to Mexico City....had to fill out immigration papers for mexico then re check myself in )not baggage..then wait 4 hours before I went through security again. Deltas terminal in nyc had 1 fucking metal detector for a line as long as a world series ticket line....be careful with these connecting flight. I am happy Im here but it almost wasnt worth it. Not to mention the assholes oversold both damn flights. I was lucky I hustled my way on. You have absoluetly no juice when you show up at the aero mexico counter in mexico city. I happened to show them some prescription meds to make them think I couldn´t be left behind..it worked and the guy was very cool. I lied my ass off but it worked out for me.

The maria luisa has a totally different staff which is so weird for me.

Things have gotten a little more expensive here..a session at la nene with 15 soles entrance and roundtrip public transport came out to $30 hotel $36 a night airfare $812. I could be in buenos aires! Im here for a really long time so I havent made up my mind as to what is what yet but as always I will let you know.

The weather is a little chilly but DAMP. Think a humid cold damp climate. You need to bring alot of warm sleep clothes...a hoodie scarf maybe even a beenie.

Did I mention the assholes at the airport ripped the zipper off my $300 super light weight luggage.

The bag is in great shape but I cant use the damn thing now...NOTHING was stolen...why not!

I can´t find the question mark key here sorry.

Until soon.

Spirit airlines has to be cheaper than that. I just looked at a flight from ACY to Lima with one stop and a not to long layover and it was under $500.

[John Gault]

Interesting happenings in the Troc yesterday...all over the TV news shows. Evidently the local chicas have been getting pissed off at the competition from the Ecuadorians. They say that the Ecuadorians, since they have pimps and have to make their daily take, drop their prices from the "agreed upon" minimum 30 soles to 20 soles or less when there aren´t many customers. IMHO they are pissed off because the Ecuadorians are usually cuter, although also IMHO generally provide worse service. So it seems that the Troc (AKA El Salvaje) management, moved the Ecuadorians to El Bote next door. This had the effect of 86ing the older Señoras who had been in El Bote for ages, giving super cheap service due to their age and lack of physical attractiveness. So in a xenophobic show of solidarity, the locals went on strike, trying to burn down El Bote (I imagine with the Ecuadorians still inside), and posing with sheets over their heads for the TV cameras while screaming and kicking the metal doors of the Troc. All the punters did an about face and streamed out of the area to avoid being on TV. When asked about the Troc, one of the major candidates for Mayor of Lima in the upcoming elections admitted to having been a customer at some point in the past.

I wish the USA politicans could be that honest. ( fat chance )

[Artisttyp]

D33' Thats pretty crazy! El Boite is a great place for me. I actually welcome the other girls there but yes service might be an issue. I liked hitting some of the older slop that was there...why does this happen when I arrive.

I´m here...just got back from la nene. I cant believe they take credit cards now.

I bought a ticket a few months ago on delta´s website and paid $812..the cheapest connecting flight I could find. Non stop was around $1200..

One day before leaving delta sends me my itinerary and 3 out of my four legs are on aero mexico. So I did NYC to Mexico City....had to fill out immigration papers for mexico then re check myself in )not baggage..then wait 4 hours before I went through security again. Deltas terminal in nyc had 1 fucking metal detector for a line as long as a world series ticket line....be careful with these connecting flight. I am happy Im here but it almost wasnt worth it. Not to mention the assholes oversold both damn flights. I was lucky I hustled my way on. You have absoluetly no juice when you show up at the aero mexico counter in mexico city. I happened to show them some prescription meds to make them think I couldn´t be left behind..it worked and the guy was very cool. I lied my ass off but it worked out for me.

The maria luisa has a totally different staff which is so weird for me.

Things have gotten a little more expensive here..a session at la nene with 15 soles entrance and roundtrip public transport came out to $30 hotel $36 a night airfare $812. I could be in buenos aires! Im here for a really long time so I havent made up my mind as to what is what yet but as always I will let you know.

The weather is a little chilly but DAMP. Think a humid cold damp climate. You need to bring alot of warm sleep clothes...a hoodie scarf maybe even a beenie.

Did I mention the assholes at the airport ripped the zipper off my $300 super light weight luggage.

The bag is in great shape but I cant use the damn thing now...NOTHING was stolen...why not!

I can´t find the question mark key here sorry.

Until soon.

[Member #4351]

Interesting happenings in the Troc yesterday...all over the TV news shows. Evidently the local chicas have been getting pissed off at the competition from the Ecuadorians. They say that the Ecuadorians, since they have pimps and have to make their daily take, drop their prices from the "agreed upon" minimum 30 soles to 20 soles or less when there aren´t many customers. IMHO they are pissed off because the Ecuadorians are usually cuter, although also IMHO generally provide worse service. So it seems that the Troc (AKA El Salvaje) management, moved the Ecuadorians to El Bote next door. This had the effect of 86ing the older Señoras who had been in El Bote for ages, giving super cheap service due to their age and lack of physical attractiveness. So in a xenophobic show of solidarity, the locals went on strike, trying to burn down El Bote (I imagine with the Ecuadorians still inside), and posing with sheets over their heads for the TV cameras while screaming and kicking the metal doors of the Troc. All the punters did an about face and streamed out of the area to avoid being on TV. When asked about the Troc, one of the major candidates for Mayor of Lima in the upcoming elections admitted to having been a customer at some point in the past.