[globespinner]

LAN did end up refunding the $99 for unused taxes but that is the only positive thing I can say. They were the one who triggered the whole fiasco by rescheduling the middle leg of my return flight to the day before the first and final legs. To date no apology or explanation. When Obitz contacted them about this LAN stated that the reason I was not allowed to board the Aero Mexico flight was visa related. That was complete crap as Ecuador issues a visa upon arrival to US citizens and my passport was up to date with several years prior to expiration. LAN later retracted that and agreed to refund the taxes. A horrible horrible company. Unfortunately they are very price competitive on North to South America routes.