19 Mar 2024 | 11:07 AM UTC
Argentina: Air travel workers to strike nationwide March 28-29
Unionized pilots and other air travel workers to strike in Argentina March 28-29. Flight disruptions likely; protests possible.
Air travel workers affiliated with two unions, including the Airline Pilots Association (Asociacion de Pilotos de Lineas Aereas, APLA), plan to hold a 48-hour nationwide strike from 00:01 on March 28 over salary disputes. Related protests by striking workers are possible outside the affected airports during the strike period. Negotiations with the unions are continuing and the strike could be suspended or postponed at short notice if an agreement is reached before March 28.
Significant disruptions to air travel to and from Argentina are likely on March 28. If the strike proceeds, operations at Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) are likely to be impacted. Lingering air travel disruptions are possible after the strike action ends.
Contact your airline to confirm flights if traveling in Argentina March 28-29. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive early at the airports to allow additional time for processing. Avoid any protests that may materialize.
