Overview
- APLA held a four-hour assembly at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery on Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., triggering delays and some cancellations.
- Aerolíneas Argentinas estimated around 60 flights were affected and said more than 7,000 passengers saw their plans disrupted.
- Heavy morning rain in Buenos Aires compounded the operational strain alongside the prior grounding of eight Boeing 737-800s for CFM engine inspections.
- The pilots’ union cites unresolved demands on pay, promotions, staffing and contract compliance, and warns schedule ripple effects could last several days.
- The airline criticized the action, urged travelers to monitor reservations for changes, and there was no public sign of a new offer or government-ordered conciliation.