TACA recommends that passengers check in at the airport at least three hours prior to their scheduled flight departure.
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Carry-on: One item with a maximum weight of 22lbs and total linear dimensions (length + height + width) of 45in.
Checked: TACA Economy class allows two checked items with maximum weight of 50lbs and total linear dimensions of 62in.
Excess: A $25 fee per piece is charged for bags weighing between 51-70lbs. A $100 fee is charged for bags weighing 71-100lbs, oversized bags and an extra piece.
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TACA permits refunds and changes up until the date of the original scheduled flight, for a $100 change fee. Refunds are permitted only for unused tickets (all flight coupons unused). Fares may be higher for travel dates changed less than seven days in advance.
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Children under two years of age may travel with TACA on an infant fare ticket which is 10 per cent of an adult fare. Infant tickets do not include a seat assignment, baggage allowance, or meal service. Children who require a seat can travel on a child fare ticket which is 75 per cent of an adult fare (restrictions apply). In this case, a baby seat may be placed on the seat, except during take-off and landing, provided that the seat is securely attached and meets all airline security requirements.
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TACA does not accept live animals as checked baggage on any flights. Some animals (cats and dogs, including seeing-eye dogs) are accepted for transportation in the cabin. This costs $100 plus tax, unless the pet is carried in lieu of any other carry-on items, in which case there is no charge. Live animals are accepted as cargo on flights to and from Central America and South America only; for more information please see TACA CARGO.
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Musical instruments may be checked, carried as carry-on baggage, or occupy a seat. One musical instrument per passenger is permitted (guitar, violin, trumpet, etc.)
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Food is available for purchase in economy class on all TACA flights lasting more than two hours. Breakfast (sandwiches, fruit, pastries) and lunch (sandwiches, desserts) cost $5 each. There is no meal charge for children flying unaccompanied, as the cost of their meal is already included in their fare. Chips or pretzels, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages are offered free of charge on all long-haul flights. However, TACA does not offer special meals in either business or economy class on any flights.
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The airline's frequent flyer program is called Distancia.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? TACA’s magazine, Explore, is published monthly. The magazine is published in English and Spanish and contains interviews, features and destination information. Read a preview online.
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