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Argentina Air Traffic Controllers Set Dec. 17 Action That Could Snarl Holiday Travel

The dispute stems from union claims of unfulfilled clauses in a recent labor accord.

Overview

  • ATEPSA announced measures starting December 17 that will initially affect departures on domestic routes and could later reach international flights.
  • The union says it will restrict authorizations for aircraft and ground vehicles and will not receive or transmit flight plans.
  • No specific hours for the actions have been published, leaving carriers and travelers without a defined protest schedule.
  • November actions were limited to nighttime cargo operations, but the new phase targets passenger travel during the Christmas and New Year period.
  • EANA contends the wage pact remains in force and salaries are up to date, while an August Labor Ministry conciliation has not produced a settlement and the union warns the measures could extend into the final week of the year.