Argentina: Airline pilots threaten to strike March 25-April 1

Event

The Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (APLA), a union of Argentinian airline pilots, has threatened to strike during Holy Week, which begins on Sunday, March 25, and continues through Sunday, April 1. Pilots working for Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral, and LATAM, among others, will reportedly participate. Holy Week is a busy travel time as many individuals take the opportunity to go on holiday. If the strike goes ahead, significant travel disruptions are to be anticipated throughout the week.

Context

Pilots are protesting the government’s new policies that have opened up Argentina to a number of international airlines, including several “low-cost” firms. The APLA claims that the government is giving Argentinian jobs to foreigners and that their members are facing layoffs as a result.

Advice

Potentially impacted passengers traveling to, from, or within Argentina are advised to monitor developments in the situation and confirm their travel reservations and itineraries.