Aerolíneas A330-200 Business Class Review: Buenos Aires to Miami

Aerolíneas Argentinas has operated the Airbus A330-200 for many years. In July 2026, the airline announced six Airbus A330-900 aircraft for its next fleet renewal, with the first deliveries planned for 2028.

Until then, the Business Class experience depends heavily on the aircraft. The fleet includes older cabins with three pairs of angled flat seats in each row, like the one in this review, and former TAP aircraft with fully flat seats and direct aisle access from most seats.

Aerolíneas is also interesting for EuroBonus members because its partner awards have fixed prices. I have recently seen useful Business Class availability between Buenos Aires and the United States. The new SAS and Aerolíneas codeshare improves connections between their networks, but Aerolíneas flights were already bookable with EuroBonus points before that agreement.

In this report, I am covering the older Business Class cabin on aircraft LV-FVH from Buenos Aires to Miami. I have also reviewed the Aerolíneas A330-200 in Economy from Buenos Aires to Madrid.

How I Booked This Flight

This Aerolíneas flight was the outbound leg of a larger EuroBonus booking. The return took us from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires through Salt Lake City and Mexico City with Delta and Aeroméxico.

The total cost was 50,000 EuroBonus points + 2,596 SEK per passenger for the complete booking. I used one of my SAS Amex 2 for 1 vouchers, which reduced the standard price of 100,000 points per passenger by half.

Check In and Security

The flight departed quite early at 8 am, so I woke up at 3 am and arrived at the airport by 5 am. It was a national holiday, and the roads were empty, so getting to Ezeiza was very quick.

The check in process was straightforward. The main departures area at Ezeiza is now easy to navigate, and the counters are clearly marked. Aerolíneas uses separate counters for international and domestic flights.

I went straight to the SkyPriority counter and there was no wait. The agent asked us several standard questions for travel to the United States and then handed us our boarding passes. We had no checked bags, so the process was even simpler.

After checking in, we went upstairs and straight through security, which was calm and quiet. The whole process took only 10 minutes. A Fast Pass lane is available, but my Aerolíneas Business Class ticket did not include access. I was able to use that lane on my recent American Flagship First flight.

Aerolíneas Argentinas Condor Lounge

Business Class passengers have access to the Condor Lounge, or Salón Condor, next to gate 13. The lounge is fairly large, and it was almost completely empty that morning. It serves international departures, and Aerolíneas does not have many international flights at that time of day.

I grabbed some coffee and eggs. The breakfast buffet had a small selection of pastries, eggs, vegetables, pancakes, fruit, yogurt, and cereal. It was simple, but more than enough for a quick breakfast before the flight.

Boarding and Extra Security Check

I spent about an hour in the lounge catching up on email and work, then headed to the gate about one hour before departure.

The gate monitor already showed “preboarding,” and a few passengers were waiting in line. We waited for about five minutes, and boarding started on time. As is common for flights to the United States, there was another security check before boarding. Staff checked our liquids and carry on items again. The check in agent had warned us about this.

The additional check took less than three minutes, and then I headed down the jet bridge.

Business Cabin and Seat

During online check in, I selected seats 10G and 10H. The seat map suggested that we would get one of the former TAP aircraft with the newer cabin.

At the airport, however, we were told that the aircraft had changed. We were reassigned to 5G and 5H, a pair of bulkhead seats in the older cabin.

The age of the cabin was obvious as soon as I boarded. This looked like one of the oldest Business Class seats that Aerolíneas currently operates on the A330-200. The aircraft itself was only about 11 years old, but the cabin felt much older.

A pillow, a sealed blanket, an amenity kit, and headphones were waiting at each seat.

The overhead bins above our seats were small and only had room for our backpacks. We stored our carry on bags on the opposite side. There was still enough space for everyone in the cabin.

The main problem was the recline. The motor was noisy and slow to respond. The seat becomes angled flat rather than fully flat, which makes sleeping difficult. It also has an extendable footrest, but it can feel too short for taller passengers.

For this daytime flight, it was comfortable enough for resting and trying to take a short nap. I would avoid this seat on an overnight flight if other options were available.

The experience on former TAP aircraft LV-KAO and LV-KAN is very different. Those aircraft have fully flat seats and are much better for overnight sleep. The problem is that Aerolíneas can change aircraft, so a specific cabin is not guaranteed.

If you can choose, take a daytime flight in this older cabin or consider another airline when proper sleep is important.

The tray table folds out from the side armrest. The center armrest holds the power outlet, seat controls, IFE remote, a small pocket, and a reading light.

Amenity Kit

The amenity kit was quite complete. It contained socks, an eye mask, a shoe bag, a comb, face cream, lip balm, a dental kit, earplugs, and a hand wipe. The gray bag was sturdy and made from synthetic leather.

IFE, Headphones, and WiFi

The IFE screen is stored inside the center armrest and has to be pulled out. It is a 10 inch touchscreen and was quite responsive. The movie library was not very large, but it included recent titles such as Avatar, Zootopia 2, and F1. The system also has a moving map.

The noise canceling headphones were unbranded and felt quite basic, but they worked well enough. They were a little tight after wearing them for a long time and too bulky for sleeping.

The aircraft has a wireless network for streaming movies and shows to your phone or tablet, but it does not provide internet access.

Welcome Drink and Takeoff

Boarding finished on time, but the crew announced that we were waiting for some “extra documents.” We spent about one hour and 20 minutes waiting at the gate. Based on later announcements, the crew also needed a technical issue to be resolved before departure.

While we waited, the crew offered water or orange juice. I was already getting tired because I had slept for only a couple of hours before leaving for the airport.

Once everything was ready, we headed to the runway and took off. The sky was cloudy and gray, but the view above the clouds was beautiful.

Breakfast

The meal timing on Aerolíneas is a little unusual. I had the same experience on my recent Economy Class flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid.

Instead of serving one meal after takeoff and another before landing, the crew served breakfast first and then woke many passengers for lunch only about three hours later. There was no meal before landing.

The first service was a hot breakfast, and it was quite solid: yogurt, fruit, pastries, bread, butter, dulce de leche, and a choice of eggs or a sandwich. There was no hot towel or printed menu. Coffee, tea, and other drinks were available.

The service was excellent, and the crew was warm and friendly.

Lavatory and Cabin

There were three lavatories available to the Business Class cabin, one at the front and two beside the rear galley. The rear lavatories were larger. They were standard aircraft lavatories with no special amenities beyond soap and air freshener.

Trying to Sleep

After breakfast, I watched a movie and tried to nap for a few hours. I never managed to sleep properly because the seat was uncomfortable and felt too small for me. It was still much more comfortable than Economy Class. The lights were fully dimmed, and the cabin was completely dark.

Lunch (Second Meal)

Only about three hours later, the lights came on and the second meal service started. Most passengers were still full and many were asleep, so the timing felt early. There may be operational reasons for this schedule that I do not know.

Lunch was a longer service. It started with a hot towel, followed by prosciutto and mozzarella salad with bread.

For the main course, I chose the white fish. Chicken and pasta were also available.

Dessert was Freddo ice cream, an Argentine brand, followed by coffee or tea.

Second Round of Sleep

Right after lunch, the cabin was dimmed again and everyone went back to sleeping or watching movies. I finished the movie I had started earlier and then worked for a couple of hours. I did not try to sleep again and decided to go to bed early after arriving in Miami.

Galley

The galley beside the two rear lavatories had water and packaged snacks available throughout the flight.

Arrival

The arrival was smooth. The crew started preparing the cabin about one hour before landing, but kept the lights dimmed until around 30 minutes before arrival.

We landed in Miami about one hour and 30 minutes late. Fortunately, our gate was ready and we were able to leave the aircraft quickly.

Final Verdict: Is Aerolíneas Argentinas A330 Business Class Worth It?

For 50,000 EuroBonus points + 2,596 SEK per passenger for the complete booking, this flight was still worth it. It was one of the least expensive ways I found to travel between Buenos Aires and the United States in Business Class. The options I checked through AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, GOL Smiles, and Flying Blue required more miles on my dates.

The main weakness is the seat in this older cabin. Some Aerolíneas A330s have much better fully flat seats, but the aircraft can change before departure. If you need proper sleep before work, I would avoid this cabin on an overnight flight.

For a leisure trip like mine, especially on a daytime flight, it remains a solid option. The crew was warm, both meals were good, and the quiet Condor Lounge made the morning easy. The cabin was old and there was no internet, but I would book the same flight again at this EuroBonus price.