Airports: how to enjoy VIP lounges

It is time to save on the cost of flights, perhaps one of the biggest vacation expenses if you are traveling abroad. Almost always, these are crossings of several airports and, of course, more waiting between one plane and the other. Ladders that failed us more than five hours in a distant city, a period that does not justify going through the migrations to know the destination. What to do to kill time and not to suffer while waiting? An excellent solution is to sit in a VIP lounge so you can enjoy some peace, read, listen to music and even eat and drink in a luxurious environment..

VIP lounges at airports are generally considered to be inaccessible places for the rich and celebrities. On the contrary, Access is open to the public, provided certain conditions are met. Some companies that manage the aerodrome, such as the VIP club that Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 has in Ezeiza and in several provinces; owned by airlines or managed by credit cards. In all cases The service is similar and unlimited. They are large spaces, full of armchairs, reading material, wifi, televisions, report on the state of the flights, lockers, twilight areas for relaxation (with mbadage chairs) and, sometimes, of beds or cots. Many have showers, special bathrooms to change comfortably and areas for the little ones. All with access for people with reduced mobility.

The menu of dishes and drinks ranges from croissants to salads depending on the time of day and tempting sweets. Something similar to the buffet breakfast of the category hotels, with hot and cold dishes, desserts of all kinds and a wide variety of drinks, from tea and coffee to soft drinks, wines, sparkling wines , whiskey and products imported or characteristic of the region.

Costs of comfort

We consulted LATAM, Aerolineas Argentinas, American Express and AA2000 about entry requirements into their VIP lounges. There is a common rule that people who travel in business clbad, first or not, enjoy a high status in the company's loyalty program or network of alliances in the case of airlines (see note below). about this in Weekend magazine # 556), free access. Something similar happens with For those settled with credit cards, you only need to be a Centurion or Platinum member of the Platinum Card (from Amex) and include a free companion.. Children under 16 do not pay here.

For those who do not enjoy these privileges, in the LATAM spaces, the revenues to redeem miles from the Pbad program also apply, as well as the Premium World package (Visa Signature or Mastercard Black) of Banco Francés.

Generalize, simply by paying the daily VIP fee (in cash or by credit card), stipulated in 50 USD per adult and 25 USD per child, everyone enjoys the same benefits as a member. If you are traveling with Aerolineas Argentinas and want to wait in the VIP, you can buy the entry on the company website for a cost of US $ 40. In any case, it is not Required to book in advance, you just need to appear at the VIP lounge counters and be credited or credited.

AA2000, which also accepts animals in its barrel, avoids waiting to board the plane, offers a length of stay of up to three hours and has an annual membership that offers the account holder unlimited use of the service, with up to two companions without expenses traveling with him, for an amount of 2 800 dollars. The cost of an individual international pbad for Ezeiza and Aeroparque is 400 USD and 36 USD for interior rooms.

Now all that's left to do is to balance and balance the pros and cons of this alternative on the next trip.

Where to find them

American Express: Las Vegas, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, New York (The Guardia), Philadelphia, Houston; Hong Kong, Mumbai, New Delhi; Toluca, DF, Monterrey; Sydney, Melbourne.
LATAM: in Ezeiza, Santiago de Chile, Miami, Bogotá and San Pablo (photo).
Aerolíneas Argentinas: AA Ezeiza (Terminal C, Level 2, access stairs next to Gate 15).
AA2000: Aeroparque, Bariloche, Comodoro Rivadavia, Córdoba, Ezeiza, Iguazú, Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Neuquén, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Tucumán; Carrasco and Punta del Este, Uruguay; two in Brazil, Italy, Armenia and Ecuador; and five in Peru.

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