BOGOTA - CALI

tm says on Sep 17, 2009, 06:03:

Excellent tool: http://www.google.com

Aires, Avianca, Aerorepublica Airlines

http://book.aires.aero/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi

Saliendo - Dom 20 Septiembre 2009 - Bogotá(BOG) to Cali(CLO) SuperPromo
Flight 8202 08:00-09:00 AM $88,400.00 COP

http://www.bogota-dc.com/trans/terminal.htm

By ground (from BOG):
Destination Distance km Time hours
Armenia 296 8
Barranquilla 985 20
Bucaramanga 429 10
Cali 511 12
Cartagena 1090 23

TM

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 17, 2009, 06:29:

Google is an excellent tool. I know that but I need someone who has the experience. It would cost me £200 (= US $320 or $660,000 return if I book from travel agency!!!

But thanks for the information

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 17, 2009, 06:34:

I am an idiot so http://book.aires.aero/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi what is SuperPromo, Promotional, flexibles ?????

Should I book SuperPromo, if so WHY?

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 17, 2009, 06:37:

Greg Yohn, how much was it and was it SuperPromo, Promotional, flexibles ?????

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Sep 17, 2009, 07:04:

The Bus can run anywhere from 8-10hrs depending on speed of the driver, weather and traffic..

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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davidyamiga says on Sep 17, 2009, 07:13:

When you get to Colombia, buy your ticket. Unless you have a Colombia debit card or credit card, then you can buy off the website. I purchased round trip, Cali-Bogota-Cali for 75 USD last week.

Otra vez en casa...Cali!

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Sep 17, 2009, 07:26:

Thanks Davidyamiga. So do I need to buy ticket at the airport?????

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viajero123 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 17, 2009, 07:47:

You can buy it online with any Mastercard, Visa or American Express card, national or foreign, at www.aires.aero

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tm says on Sep 17, 2009, 10:02:

Super Promotional= More promotional then regular promotional. Very cheap. Restricted.
Promotional= The best prices, permanent officer, limited time to make purchase...these are the characteristics you want when your trip is fully planned and firm.
Flexible= You need flexibility to change itinerary without incurring in any additional charges. More $$$
Executive= First Class. Even more $$$$

Like buying an economy class (too many restrictions to list here) vs fully refundable/changeable.

Aires will take your money online. No problems. Good promotional deals.
Avianca will take your money online, plus hefty "gringo tax 50-200%"
Aero Republica. No online purchases.

No need to go to travel agencies. The airlines have offices in all major cities and airports. Avianca won't gringo tax you in-country.

Too many variables. Like desires, departure dates/times, economics, flexibility, promotion(s) etc.. Like herding cats. You need to do some comparative shopping.

http://www.aires.aero/

http://www.aerorepublica.com/

http://www.avianca.com/inicio/navegacion/comprar/home.htm?idioma=EN&am...

TM

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viajero123 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 17, 2009, 10:24:

tm says on Sep 17, 2009, 10:47:

viajero,

Yes, you right about AeroRep. However, relatively very few "tourists" have access to Colombian accounts.

I've purchased tickets from Avianca with my Gringo card(s), in person, at various Avianca centers in BOG/CTG and only have been charged the "local" rate every time. My experience has been the "Avianca tax" comes to play only when tix are purchased outside Colombian borders with non-Colombian funds/credit.

I think the call center/US card angle has been tried by others here on PBH with unsuccessful results.

TM

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