Archive for August, 2009

2 for the price of 1 with Lan

2 for the price of 1 with Lan

Lan is currently running a promotion for flights from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile where the second passenger flies for free. Minimum stay at destination is four nights (must include a Sunday) and flights must be made before 1 December 2009. As usual, read the promotion rules […]

August 31, 2009 | By More
Tam announces new flight deals

Tam announces new flight deals

Tam is announcing new promotional fares. Mininum stay of one night. Another marketing drive or will we find this time real bargains? Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

August 28, 2009 | By More
more details emerge of Air Europa’s return to Brazil

more details emerge of Air Europa’s return to Brazil

More details have emerged of Air Europa‘s return to Brazil (we had made an initial announcement at Air Europa announces return to Salvador). It would seem the flight, operated on an Boeing 767, would depart from London Gatwick, make a stop in Madrid and continue to Salvador. We await an official announcement. In the meantime, […]

August 27, 2009 | By More
Tam: points + cash for international flights

Tam: points + cash for international flights

Tam is back with a promotion that allows issuing tickets using a combination of points from its Fidelidade mileage program and cash. All the details can be found at the promotion’s webpage. Tickets need to be issued before 31 October 2009 for flights up until 30 November 2009. As ever, read carefully the rules before […]

August 26, 2009 | By More
using Smiles miles with its partner airlines

using Smiles miles with its partner airlines

Smiles, Gol / Varig‘s mileage program, has finally released the table for the calculation on how to use its miles with its partner airlines. Smiles miles can already be used to purchase Air France / KLM tickets. It is expected the same will happen with American flights from 1 October 2009. Subscribe to D Airfare […]

August 24, 2009 | By More
Ocean Air will mantain internacional luggage allowance for domestic flights

Ocean Air will mantain internacional luggage allowance for domestic flights

Brazilian airline Ocean Air has announced to travel agents that it will mantain the luggage allowance of international flights for passengers catching an Ocean Air flight 6 hours before or after the international flight. Consumers have to present the international ticket at the Ocean Air check-in desk to be allowed to carry as much luggage […]

August 21, 2009 | By More
Smiles, 6,000 miles per leg in September

Smiles, 6,000 miles per leg in September

Smiles, Gol and Varig‘s mileage program, has just announced its latest offering. Customers will be able to fly to any destination in South America (whether domestic or international) during the month of September for a cost of 6,000 instead of the customary 10,000 miles. Suscribirme al contenido del blog por email o por RSS

August 19, 2009 | By More
promotions: consumers are not that stupid

promotions: consumers are not that stupid

From the point of view of the airlines, promotions are a cheap form of marketing. They appear on the media for free. Airlines also understand that any price below the full fare is already a promotion. Azul, for instance, launched during the weekend a “promotion” offering its usal fares. It is a pity the airlines […]

August 17, 2009 | By More
Lufthansa: promotional fares to Europe

Lufthansa: promotional fares to Europe

Lufthansa is offering promotional fares to Europe through its website. Web fares (taxes not included), for departures from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, from 695 USD to destinations such as Berlin, Barcelona, Bologna, London and Venice; from 726 USD to Vienna; and from 755 USD to Athens. Departing from Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Brasilia and […]

August 13, 2009 | By More
Azul newest promo code

Azul newest promo code

Azul is giving a 10% discount on all of its flights using the promotional code MILHAO10 when making any purchase through its website. The code can only be used until 14 August, for flights between 12 August and 7 October. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

August 12, 2009 | By More