Airlines cancel flights to Argentina due to strike against Milei

The 34 flights that would leave Brazil for Argentina next Wednesday (24) were canceled due to the general strike planned in that country in protest against measures announced by President Javier Milei. The strike begins at midnight on the 24th and lasts until midnight.

According to a survey carried out by Estadão, Latam canceled 12 flights and changed one that would leave at 9:20 pm on Wednesday from Guarulhos (SP) to 10:15 pm. Therefore, arrival will be at 1:30 am on Thursday, when the strike should have ended. Gol canceled its 22 flights and Azul does not operate routes between the two countries.

Airlines have released guidance notes on the changes. Gol sent messages via email and SMS to passengers and informed them that everyone will be able to reschedule their flights for other dates free of charge. There will also be full refund options. The company has scheduled extra flights for January 25th and 26th.

If in doubt, the customer can call 0300 115 2121. If the purchase was made with miles, the passenger should contact Smiles by calling 0300 115 7001 (Smiles or Silver) or 0300 115 7007 (Ouro Diamante). For Argentine passengers, the contact number is +55 11 3471 2973, with service in Spanish from 8am to 8pm. Customers who purchased tickets through travel agencies should contact their representatives directly.

Latam passengers affected by the strike will be able to change their flight without penalty to a new date within 15 days of the original date or request a refund. The company asks customers to check flight status on its website.

Strike is protest against reform package to cut spending

The general strike in Argentina was called by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), one of the main trade unions in the country, in protest against a presidential decree and a package of reforms that became known as the “Bus Law”.

The measures encompass the government’s fiscal effort to boost the economy and facilitate job creation.

Unions criticize changes in labor law that include, among other points, alternatives to worker compensation in the event of dismissal, elimination of fines for employers for lack of employee registration and restrictions on strikes in sectors such as health and education.