LAN launches new South America Airpass

Friday 2nd May, 2008

LAN Airlines has released its 2008-2009 South America Airpass, offering a wide range of travel options within and between nine countries- Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The new Airpass has six travel zones, providing customers with domestic and international flights to over 50 destinations in LAN’s South America network, served by LAN Airlines LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru. Flight coupons are priced from just USD $99 for sectors up to 560 miles, with a minimum of three coupons required for each Airpass purchase.

This year’s itinerary incorporates more flights on key routes, and increasing use of LAN’s new Airbus A320 family of twin-jet aircraft to provide more seats and extra comfort.

Catalina Gonzalez, Sales and Marketing Manager Australia and New Zealand for LAN said the Airpass was one of the most popular products for Australians and New Zealanders visiting South America.

“Travel to South America is on the rise, with tourists seeking adventure experiences that cannot be found anywhere else in the world”, said Ms Gonzalez. “Our Airpass offers access to renowned South American destinations including the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru, the spectacular Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina, Patagonia in the South of Chile and Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica,” she said.

“As well, there are countless other air route combinations which enable travellers to explore as little or as much of South America as they wish, using the LAN air network.”

Examples of some of the routes and one-way prices available through the Airpass include:

Santiago - Buenos Aires USD $119
Buenos Aires - Sao Paulo USD $149
Lima-Sao Paulo USD $219
Santiago - Rio de Janeiro USD $219
Buenos Aires - Lima USD $219
Lima - La Paz USD $119
Santiago - Sao Paulo USD $169
Santiago - Montevideo USD $149
Buenos Aires - Quito USD $299
Santiago - Ushuaia USD $119

The new LAN South America Airpass fares are valid until 31 March 2009 and do not include local taxes, which vary according to the route flown. These coupons can be purchased only by international travellers not residing in South America. LAN Airlines flies daily from Sydney to Santiago, Chile, via Auckland. For more information visit www.lan.com