Arrived in Buenos Aires a week ago. The flight from Sydney to Santiago (QF321-LA800) was very good. The seats are similar to the dreamtime seats that are still on most QF routes. The staff were efficient, especially with respect to meal services. It´s a long flight to Santiago, with a listed time of 16:00 hours, including a stop in AKL. There´s obviously not a lot to see for most of the flight, but the descent down to Santiago is really spectacular... the Andes are amazing. As the plane circles down to Santiago, both sides of the plane get to see the view. Looking across the cabin and seeing mountainside through windows on the other side was cool.
Some downsides included no Sydney papers, and a limited selection of magazines. The Spanish language magazines were pretty limited as well.
Transfers at Santiago were efficient, with staff greeting passengers and providing directions. The loung in Santiago airport, like Chile itself, is long and thin. Internet, showers, bar, snacks, and a rest area. The lounge allows smoking.
Flew back of the bus from Santiago to BsAs, over the Andes, which were largely obscured by cloud. Flight service and seats were perfectly reasonable. IFE includes individual screens in Economy.
BsAs is more than I was expected. What a fantastic city, with an architectural heritage that harkens back to the city´s former wealth.
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