Tag: Aerolineas Argentinas

Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Sturzenegger underlines new conditions for Aerolíneas Argentinas strikes

Argentine Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger recalled that, as per President Javier Milei's Decree 831/24, the aviation industry had become a basic service and therefore the right to unrestricted strikes grounding all flights would no longer be possible. Sturzenegger made those remarks through his X account after last week's labor measure affecting over 37,000 travelers nationwide when Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots and crewmembers demanded wage updates to keep up with the country's rampant inflation.
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Friday, September 13th 2024 - 21:39 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas strike leaves 37,000 passengers stranded

Flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas had to cancel 319 flights Friday, altering the travel plans of some 37,000 passengers, as a result of a joint strike carried out by the airline industry labor groupings representing either pilots or crewmembers.
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Monday, September 2nd 2024 - 11:29 UTC
Bomb threat mid-flight in Aerolineas Argentinas service from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

A scheduled Aerolíneas Argentinas flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires had to return to the airport of origin amid a bomb threat. The case got additional notoriety because entertainers Carmen Barbieri and Marcelo Polino were onboard as passengers.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 12:25 UTC
Argentine airline pilots announce strike against deregulation

Argentine airline pilots announced a strike for Friday, the last working day before the winter school break and judiciary recess, to protest against the decision of President Javier Milei's Government to open up the industry to foreign players through deregulation.
Thursday, March 21st 2024 - 09:37 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas' 48-hour strike for Easter Week lifted

The Argentine aviation industry labor unions that had announced a 48-hour strike for the Easter weekend have reached an understanding with local authorities whereby the measure was lifted and Aerolíneas Argentinas travelers were then reassured that their flights would proceed as scheduled.
Tuesday, November 21st 2023 - 08:28 UTC
No more public radio, TV, and newsagency under Milei

Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei announced Monday in a broadcast interview that he would privatize the state-run Public TV (TVP), National Radio, and the news service Télam because he did “not adhere to those practices of having a covert Ministry of Propaganda.” He also explained he had plans for the oil company YPF and flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas to no longer hinge financially on the national treasury.
Saturday, October 21st 2023 - 10:57 UTC
New batch of Argentine evacuees land in Ezeiza

A third Aerolíneas Argentinas flight carrying nationals of the South American country who had been evacuated through the “Safe Return” operation from war-torn Israel via Rome landed at Ezeiza's International Airport, it was reported Friday.
Saturday, October 7th 2023 - 09:46 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas targets Uruguayan market for the summer

Aerolíneas Argentinas will be offering nonstop seasonal services linking Montevideo with Bariloche and Mar del Plata starting Jan. 2 and Jan. 3 respectively, among other changes for the summer announced by the South American country's flag carrier.
Tuesday, May 30th 2023 - 09:21 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas flight attendant arrested for allegedly making bomb threat

An Aerolineas Argentinas flight attendant was arrested Monday for allegedly making the phone calls saying there was a bomb on the flag carrier's May 21 flight AR 1304 from Ezeiza to Miami, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, February 24th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas delivered first full-cargo aircraft in 16 years

Aerolíneas Argentinas took delivery of its first cargo-only aircraft in 16 years to start a new freight venture, it was reported in Buenos Aires. It is a Boeing 737-800 fully reconfigured after having served as a passenger aircraft in the past.