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it is cheaper to buy tickets in colombia for travel between cities?

I think I remember reading someone said it is cheaper to buy airline tickets in colombia. So if I wanted to go to bucaramanga is it better for me to buy a round trip ticket to bogota here in the states and then buy a ticket to bucaramanga when I get there? Or should I just get all my tickets here before I go? I might want to spend a couple days in bogota. I'm not sure yet. If I wanted to fly to bucaramanga the following day after I arrive in bogota is it a problem to buy the ticket same day as travel? Or are the flights usually booked?

By mranderson on Aug 10, 2004, 11:13 in Friendly Talkzone.

Mr. Hollywood says on Aug 10, 2004, 11:59:

answer one of the nice things in Colombia is that they don't price-gouge on last minute ticket purchases like they do in the USA. So you could conceivably buy your ticket the day of travel and it's not going to cost you a fortune. However, be really careful not to count on getting tickets at the last minute anytime around a Colombian holiday. Three day weekends are plentiful in this country and everyone flies somewhere. Book that kind of travel far in advance.

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wofiii says on Aug 10, 2004, 13:49:

Check out Avianca's website Avianca is running a special right now if you purchase a round trip ticket that departs in Miami you get a flight inside the country free. There are specific dates that apply, but check that out to see if that benifits you. I have been told it is cheaper to buy tickets here, but I am sure it all depends on the time of season and the travel agent or website you deal with also.

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Miguel says on Aug 11, 2004, 03:33:

Pregunta wofiii, is that information on Avianca's website? If so, where?
Thanks...

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LarsBrink says on Aug 11, 2004, 04:25:

Last minute My experience is that tickets will be more expencive the closer to the travel date you buy them.

21 days before the tavel date you can find the cheapest tickets.

~ Lars Brink ~ www.colombia.dk ~

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wofiii says on Aug 11, 2004, 05:30:

Here is the direct link, but it is in spanish http://www.avianca.us/contenido/articulo.asp?chapter=82&article=308

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Mr. Hollywood says on Aug 11, 2004, 06:41:

Operation Tortuga Last I heard the pilots of Avianca were engaging in a work slowdown (operación tortuga) as part of a labor dispute. You might want to look into if that's been resolved before planning your trip using them, no matter how great the deal looks.

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litost says on Aug 11, 2004, 06:54:

The Avianca dispute has been resolved completely, everything should be back to normal!

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ivonciuca says on Aug 11, 2004, 07:17:

Buying Tickets in Colombia Yes, it is a lot cheaper to buy tickets in Colombia once you're there than if you buy them from the U.S.

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Miguel says on Aug 12, 2004, 00:43:

Gracias Wofiii I checked out that Avianca promotion. Board members going from Miami to Medellin or Cali should take a look at it.

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