After the elimination of floor rates, the tunes are launched today at a war of bids

Elimination of minimum tariff for air transport of cabotage a generated yesterday a bidding war between companies. Aerolineas Argentinas was the first to announce promotional prices for the sale from early morning until August 8, with an average discount of 50%.

Meanwhile, Latam and Flybondi have decided to wait a few hours to publish promotional prices in flights inside the country, below the former (minimum) old floor, which began after the publication yesterday in the Official Gazette of the resolution of the Ministry of Transport, which allowed this possibility for tickets purchased up to 30 days ago

For its part, Andes and Avianca informed El Cronista that At the present time they will not sell tickets below the old limit. "We will see how the market behaves, we already offer affordable rates, but not below this floor," said Horacio Preneste, CEO of Andes Líneas Aéreas. Avianca, meanwhile, badured that at the moment they will not be either, because "the prices are already low and we offer a lot of places at lower rates than other companies."

In the sector they say that the strong promotions launched by Aerolíneas and other companies are, surely, for "a small number of seats, many can not be sold at this price, after the devaluation and before the rise in oil, it's not profitable, "they said.

Airlines, the pioneer

For the moment, Aerolíneas has anticipated and announced yesterday sales offers from today, for a week, starting from ############################### 39, one month, as fixed by the Resolution Transport. 19659004] Offers more than 60 routes at "super promotional" rates, which can even be redeemed with miles. For example, from Buenos Aires to Mendoza or Córdoba, you can get a final amount of $ 499 (taxes and fees included) by stretch, round-trip purchase. This rate includes all usual air services, minus the shipment of checked baggage, which is paid separately.

Thus, for 998 dollars, a ticket for Mar del Plata, Córdoba or Mendoza can be obtained in Buenos Aires, with service. entertainment on board, carry-on baggage or handbag up to eight kilos to go in the cabin, catering service on flights longer than two hours, possibility of check-in at the airport and seat selection. In Cordoba, for example, the usual airline tariff is $ 2450; this week, you can get it for $ 998. The cost of shipping a suitcase (up to 23 kilos) is $ 399 if you do it over the Internet, in advance, or $ 650 or over the counter. 39 airport.

The company manages more than 20 tariffs per tranche, but explained that the discount will be applied on the cheapest and that a large number of lines will be sold with an average discount of 50%.

The most requested routes will have the least spaces at low prices. In addition, the price will fluctuate according to supply and demand. For example, the route Buenos Aires / Bariloche (much in demand) is offered with a 49% discount, at $ 929 a stretch, while yesterday it was $ 1811. In other cases, the fare will be less than $ 499 stretching. This is the case of Córdoba / Mendoza ($ 391); Buenos Aires / Rosario ($ 341); Buenos Aires / Santa Fe ($ 377) and Buenos Aires / Paraná ($ 399)

Tickets can be paid in 12 installments through more than 30 web-based banks and all points of sale . In addition, Aerolíneas Plus members can redeem miles or miles plus pesos.

With these fares, Aerolíneas plans to increase aircraft occupancy, expand offerings with cheaper products and generate new demand for pbadengers who perform these sections by car. "They will mark a before and after, because many people who have not traveled will be able to choose to do it with quality service," said Constanza Correa, director of marketing and products.