I've been going to Argentina regularly since 2003. I started going when Mexico changed for the worst! My last two trips were total aggravation taking my gun. The disconnect between American and Lan is ridiculous. On one trip I had to break security in Miami and go from the American terminal to the Lan terminal to RECHECK in. The distance between the two was obscene. Thankfully some older gent in a cart gave me a ride. I've been through all the BS in Santiago and Cordoba and BA. No one can explain why they do what they do. Twice in Cordoba we were called to the desk and then escorted deep into the underground of the airport. We were loaded into a bus and driven at least 1/2 mile only to exit the bus--open our gun cases on a stopped conveyor belt--close them up and get bussed back to the terminal. The last two times coming back through Miami--after you pass through customs and they inspect your guns AGAIN--they will NOT put your luggage/guncases on the conveyor to go to your departing plane. I had to BREAK security again and RECHECK in AGAIN! I'm done--I'll shoot the guns at the lodges or go to Uruguay!! Now American charges you for the 2nd bag--$70--so thats $140 round trip. The gun permits ate $100 each. Gun rental is $65 a day and you get TWO! I love shooting my own gun--but I'll make do and relax on my next journey this June. BTW--I've been to Uruguay twice--and it's very nice.......
