Andes Líneas Aéreas is an Argentinian airline that is based at Aeroparque Jorge Newbury (AEP), Buenos Aires. The airline offers regional flights, currently serving over 10 destinations across Argentina.
The airline launched in June 2006 with a flight from Buenos Aires to Salta. It continued to offer scheduled and charter passenger flights across Argentina, Brazil and eventually the Caribbean. Between 2015–2017, the gained licence to fly in other parts of South America and began flying to destinations in Uruguay.
In October 2019, the airline temporarily suspended all of its operations. However, it resumed flights the following month with a smaller route network, focussing solely on domestic flights within Argentina.
CITY | AIRPORT |
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Buenos Aires | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) (HUB) |
Comodoro Rivadavia | General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) |
Puerto Iguazú | Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) |
Puerto Madryn | El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) |
Salta | Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) |
San Carlos de Bariloche | San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) |
San Salvador de Jujuy | Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) |
As of December 2019, Andes Líneas Aéreas has a fleet that's made up entirely of 5 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft. Overall, the airline has five of these regional jets within its fleet.
Passengers are entitled to one item of free carry-on baggage. This baggage must not exceed 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight and the dimensions 40 x cm x 50 cm x 25 cm (15.7" x 19.6" x 9.8").
Any baggage that exceeds the excess weight and size allowance must be stored in the hold and the passenger will be subject to charges.
Passengers aren't given a free checked baggage allowance. However, they can purchase baggage in 15 kg increments. The maximum baggage allowance for one passenger is 30 kg.
Passengers can check-in online on the Andes Líneas Aéreas website, clicking on the 'check-in' tab and entering their flight details. Online check-in is open between 48–3 hours before scheduled flight departure time.
Passengers can also check-in at the airport by visiting the airline check-in desk at the airport of departure. Airport check-in opens two hours before scheduled flight departure time and closes 45 minutes before.
Economy Class is the only cabin that the airline offers. The cabin is clean and relaxed and the airline's flight attendants carry out a professional service.
Economy Class seats are set out in a 3 x 2 formation and give the standard amount of width and legroom.
There are no in-flight entertainment system onboard Andes Líneas Aéreas flights.
There's no WIFI system installed on Andes Líneas Aéreas flights.
Passengers are served a complimentary snack and drink on select flights. This includes a choice of cold and hot drinks, as well as a light salty snack.
Andes Líneas Aéreas doesn't have a frequent flyer program that rewards its regular passengers in place.
Andes Líneas Aéreas isn't part of an airline alliance at this time.
Andes Líneas Aéreas reservations can be made in English with Alternative Airlines. It is easy to do from the moment you begin your search to when you receive your airline ticket.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) serves Buenos Aires, Argentina and is the hub airport for Andes Líneas Aéreas. The airport has one runway, one terminal building and facilitates flights from airlines flying within Argentina and other destinations throughout South America. It serves over 10 million passengers per year. The airport is also a hub for Flyest, Austral Líneas Aéreas, LATAM Argentina and Norwegian Air Argentina.