How to Book Travel on Tam Linhas Aereas

TAM Linhas Aereas currently has over 90 aircraft in its fleet, including the smaller Fokker F100 and the sleek Airbus 320. The carrier regularly flies throughout North and South America. Here's how to book flights on TAM Linhas Aereas.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Book Airfare on TAM Linhas Aereas

1. TAM has agreements with Air France, American Airlines and a dozen other airlines so that travelers can book travel to nearly every major city worldwide using connecting flights.
2. Use the TAM Linhas Aereas online reservation system (see Resources below) or call toll-free (888) 2FLY-TAM.
3. Zip through the check-in process using TAM Linhas Aereas's Web check-in system within 24 hours of departure. Online check-in requires passport information and an e-ticket.

Enjoy Your Flight on TAM Linhas Aereas

4. Utilize TAM Linhas Aereas's free wake-up service, available by calling the reservation center. Travelers on flights before 10 a.m. Brazil time will receive a wake-up call from a TAM representative.
5. Minimize communication problems aboard TAM planes by requesting a multilingual flight attendant at least two days in advance. Many speak Japanese, German and several other languages to help passengers.
6. TAM Linhas Aereas's economy seats have individual video screens with six channels of entertainment, news and information. Travelers also have access to adjustable seats and complimentary drinks.

Understand Special Services and Rules of TAM Linhas Aereas

7. TAM Linhas Aereas's baggage policy allows travelers to bring a total of two bags aboard, totaling 32 kilograms.
8. Check on the airline's rules about bringing pets aboard domestic and international flights. Travelers should arrive two hours in advance of departure and provide 24 hours' notice if they are bringing a pet. Small pets are allowed in a special small baggage area aboard TAM flights.

Tips & Warnings

• Search for seasonal sales and then book online to capitalize on many of TAM's best travel deals.