Argentina: Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots to strike October 5-6

Event

The Airline Pilots Association (APLA) union announced on Monday, September 30, that Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots will hold a 48-hour strike from Saturday, October 5, through Sunday, October 6, to demand salary increases. According to union leaders, the work stoppage will start at 00:01 on Saturday and end at 23:59 on Sunday. Over 500 flights are expected to be affected by the strike. Significant flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations, and a higher demand for flights on alternative airlines are likely if the industrial action is held.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations prior to leaving for the airport, contact the airline for more information, and anticipate cancelations and congestion on operating flights.