Review of LATAM flight from Santiago to Rosario in Premium Eco

LA - LATAM

Flight taken on 21 September 2018

LA0470

Santiago Rosario

SCL

ROS

09:40 01h 30m 11:10

Model Airbus A320

Class Premium Eco

Seat 2A

Thanks to an auction I made a cabin upgrade to premium economy. So I went to LATAM lounge

Big spaces, good furniture, nice wi-fi, a bit disapointing the food offers during breakfast time (no booze, too early in the morning!)
Two stories and excellent views of the tarmac

That all white triple 7 for sure accomplishing chores for LATAM instead of 787s

Air Canada 787 with the new livery, just arriving from Toronto Pearson YYZ (YYZ: a beautiful song by Rush!)

Iberia 346 coming from Barajas

Construction of the new terminal in Pudahuel

Nice bathrooms at LATAM lounge with my backpack in sight, showers are available too

Our neighbor with the old Lan lIvery too. I miss it!

Remote position for us

Boarding
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Ample legroom in this Premium Economy similar to Business Class for intra-european flights, with folding armrest from the middle seat

Passing thru Latin American Wings hangar, now a defunct airline: A salute to Nechus!

Flying over Santiago

Crossing the Andes, beautiful; i expected more snow for this time of the year

Flying over Argentina; I thinks this must be the city of Mendoza. Sorry for the blurry photos

A hot towel before service, excellent attention from Germán, cabin crew chief

Nice catering for this flight of less than 2 hours: a plate of ham and cheese with egg, tomato and lettuce, choice of hot croissants, bread and toast, a muffin, butter and jam; hot and/or cold beverages

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Product ratings

Airline

LATAM 8.0

Cabin7.5 / 10
Cabin crew9.0 / 10
Entertainment/wifi7.0 / 10
Meal/catering8.5 / 10

Lounge

LATAM VIP Lounge (Domestic)7.9

Comfort9.0 / 10
Meal/catering6.5 / 10
Entertainment/wifi8.0 / 10
Services8.0 / 10

Departure airport

Santiago - SCL7.5

Efficiency7.5 / 10
Access7.0 / 10
Services7.5 / 10
Cleanliness8.0 / 10

Arrival Airport

Rosario - ROS7.3

Efficiency7.0 / 10
Access8.0 / 10
Services7.0 / 10
Cleanliness7.0 / 10

Conclusion

Nice almost Business Class experience with this Premium Economy from LATAM. Priority area for check-in and migration, and access to LATAM lounge, very modern big and comfortable, two stories, plenty of space with big tvs. Nice wi-fi, and i macs available too. A bit short the food offerings at early morning.
Then a long walk to the gate and boarding via bus.
Nice experience with LATAM´s Premium Economy a very good service for such a short flight, very kind crew.
Quick disembarking in Rosario, just 45 passengers (3 in PE) and a dog.

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Comments (6)

KévinDC 2018-10-06 07:23:18

Hola Fernando, thanks for sharing this new report! It's an interesting one because I think it's the first report on LATAM's premium economy product I've seen. It really is exactly like intra-European Business class. I wish there had been the option of Premium Economy when I flew LATAM from LIM to CUZ a few years ago--there was only Economy. The lounge and catering look good. Overall a good experience for a short flight.

Fernando 2018-10-08 03:34:20

Thanks Kevin for your comments. I´m glad to know I made the first review of LATAM Premium Economy product. Most of Latam narrowbodies have only one class. In the flight ROS-SCL the first rows of the A321 had a sign a sign of Espacio+ (space plus), but no more than that.

A salute from Rosario!

viajero90 2018-10-08 00:44:11

Gracias por este reporte!

Me gustaron mucho las fotos de Los Andes nevados..las veces que lo cruce no habia casi nieve.

Por curiosidad nomas, cuanto ofreciste en la subasta por el upgrade?

Thanks again for sharing!

Fernando 2018-10-08 03:36:22

Thanks viajero90. Ofrecí 60 dólares, el piso era de 50. Un gustito que valió la pena. Saludos!

Pilpintu 2018-10-18 05:22:45

Hola de nuevo.

Thanks to an auction I made a cabin upgrade to premium economy.

No tenía idea de que latam hacía eso también. En qué momento ocurre? Lo anuncian en el mismo aeropuerto? Lo ofrecen por mail? Nunca me ha tocado así que no tengo idea.

That all white triple 7 for sure accomplishing chores for LATAM instead of 787s

Sip. Los 787 están con problemas en los motores. Ese 777 tiene que ser un Wamos Air.

Construction of the new terminal in Pudahuel

Buenísima la vista. Pasé por ahí mismo en septiembre, pero las dos veces era de noche y no vi nada. :(

A salute to Nechus!

Eso fue cruel!! XDDD

GRRRRRRR.... Esos sinvergüenzas nunca me devolvieron mi plata!!! >:(

i expected more snow for this time of the year

Calentamiento global :(

I thinks this must be the city of Mendoza.

Nop. Eso es San Luis :)

Mira aquí: https://www.google.cl/maps/@-33.3042502,-66.3315006,15676m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=es

Nice catering for this flight of less than 2 hours

Y eso resuelve el misterio de dónde estaba el buen servicio de latam. Tendré presente un upgrade cuando sea posible!

Gracias por compartir! Nos debes el "tourism bonus"!!! :D

Fernando 2018-10-19 06:06:24

Hola Nelson, respuesta a tus consultas:

-Me enviaron un mail una semana antes de viajar ofreciéndome la posibilidad de ofertar por el upgrade, sólo en el viaje de regreso; el piso era de 50 dólares. No sabía que LATAM lo tenía; AM lo viene haciendo desde hace unos años; y AR también: https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/es-ar/productosopcionales/ancillariesupgrade

-Respecto al 777 blanco, también vi llegar un A330 de Wamos, que seguro estaba operando para LATAM.

-Algo lei que las obras en SCL van a demorar algo más de lo previsto.

-Cuando vi los 737 de LAW enseguida recordé tu reporte!

-Global warming, buahhh!

-Creo que tienes razón y es San Luis, incluso vi el circuito que está antes de la ciudad.

-Lamentablemente todas las líneas aéreas están emulando a las low cost; igual el servicio de la Premium economy fue bastante bueno. No así las opciones de comida a la mañana temprano en la sala Vip de LATAM.

-Las fotos de Santiago quedaron en mi fb

Gracias y saludos Nelson

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