Since late August, Argentina’s aviation industry has experienced intermittent strikes, leading to frequent cancellations and delays of both international and domestic flights at major airports, including Aeroparque and Ezeiza airports in Buenos Aires. If you plan to use air travel, it is recommended to gather sufficient information on the strike situation in advance and take necessary precautions.
Overview and Recommendations
In Argentina, various labor unions represent different sectors of the aviation industry (pilots, flight attendants, ground staff, air traffic controllers, etc.), each conducting wage negotiations and strikes if negotiations fail. Since late August, ongoing wage negotiation difficulties have led to strikes by several unions, causing frequent cancellations and delays of flights at major airports, including Aeroparque and Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, significantly affecting passengers.
Recently, the pilots’ union has conducted several hours-long strikes over a two-week period starting from late August. Additionally, in September, the air traffic controllers’ union announced a large-scale, intermittent strike lasting a month. (Note: This strike was temporarily suspended before implementation due to government intervention.)
Unannounced, spontaneous strikes have also occurred, and there is a possibility that this situation may continue for an extended period.
Therefore, if you plan to travel by air, it is recommended to check the websites of airlines and gather updated information, and take necessary actions such as flight changes to manage any disruptions.
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