South American Airpass FAQ

The South American Air Pass is the most practical and economical way to travel within South America. Available only to foreigners and Brazilians residing abroad holding a round trip ticket to South America.

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Fares

The fares on the TAM South America Airpass are calculated by the mileages flown from all segments, taking into consideration a minimum of 2 (two) countries and a maximum of 5 (five) countries – not to exceed a total of 8 (eight) coupons.

When international to South America is on TAM Airlines.

Miles
(Fare Basis SSATAM09)

From
1200 to 1900
From
1901 to 2500
From
2501 to 3200
From
3201 to 4200
From
4201 to 5200
From
5201 to 6200
From
6201 to 7200
From
7201 to 8200
Fare
US$ 339
US$ 431
US$ 523
US$ 673
US$ 799
US$ 949
US$ 1,098
US$ 1,236

When International travel is with any other carrier for which TAM has a MITA Agreement (Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement). Issued on Interline ticket stock.

Miles
(Fare Basis SSAYY09)
From
1200 to 1900
From
1901 to 2500
From
2501 to 3200
From
3201 to 4200
From
4201 to 5200
From
5201 to 6200
From
6201 to 7200
From
7201 to 8200
Fare
US$ 402
US$ 510
US$ 624
US$ 798
US$ 954
US$ 1,134
US$ 1,308
US$ 1,470

RULES:

Discounts

Infant: Pays 10% of adult fare
 Child: No discounts apply – same fare as adult.

Minimum / Maximum Stay

Minimum: 5 days; counting from departure of the first sector
 Maximum: 30 days; counting from departure of the first sector

Baggage Allowance

The baggage allowance for the sectors covered by the South America Airpass will be the same as permitted on the international route.
 In the event of excess baggage, 1% of the full economy fare for the sector involved will be charged.

Validity

Ticketing: From now until December 31, 2009
 Travel: January 1, 2009 through June 10, 2010

Routings

Routings must include at least 2 countries in the area of application.
 Routings are limited to no more than 8 flight coupons and to a maximum of 5 flight coupons per country.
 The same sector may not be flown more than once in the same direction, except for a connection.
 The same city may not be used as an origin and/or destination more than once, except for a connection.
 Each segments flown is equal to one coupon

Stopovers

A maximum of 4 stopovers in Brazil and 2 in other countries will be permitted in addition to the point of origin and the point of destination.
 A stopover occurs when a passenger does not depart an intermediate point within 24 hours.

Booking

The whole itinerary must be confirmed before departure.
 Reservation booking code:
Domestic - Z
International - S or W
 “TAM SAP” must be informed in the reservation as an OSI.

Ticketing

Valid for sales and ticketing only outside South America. *Except Venezuela
 Only one Airpass may be purchased in conjunction with each international ticket (including AD/ID and award tickets)
 The Airpass ticket must be a separate ticket and must include a cross reference of the international ticket sold in conjunction with the Airpass.
 Tickets are non endorsable.
 PTA’s are not permitted.
 TAM SAP / NON END must be noted in the endorsement/restriction box.
 Fare basis – WSATAM08 or WSAYY08
 Fare constructions and combinations are not permitted.

Changes

Rebooking permitted any time: US$100.00 per transaction, respecting the validity of the airpass.
 Rerouting: not permitted

Cancellation / Refund

Before departure: refundable. Penalty: US$100.00
 After departure or partially used: non refundable.

TAM Fidelity Program points

Legs flown using the airpass will accumulate 90% of their full points value under the Fidelity Program.

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