Aerolíneas Argentinas Pilots Announce Strike for June 10 Over Contract Disputes and Safety Concerns
The Airline Pilots Association (APLA) has announced a strike that will impact Aerolíneas Argentinas flights at Buenos Aires' main airports. The union cites a series of contract breaches by the airline and a critical situation in the country’s aviation sector.
The Argentine Airline Pilots Association (APLA) announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, a full work stoppage involving pilots from Aerolíneas Argentinas. The strike will take place on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, and will directly affect operations at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ezeiza International Airport (EZE).
APLA stated the decision comes amid “an extremely critical context in Argentina’s airline industry, where decisions are being made lightly without considering their negative consequences.” The union’s statement highlights rising tensions across the sector.
The union cites multiple grievances tied to Aerolíneas Argentinas’ management. These include “unacceptable breaches of collective agreements,” a “prolonged delay in wage negotiations,” and broader concerns about the airline’s direction, such as “the lack of a professional development plan” and “the absence of a clear, sustainable strategy for the company’s future.”
The salary issue is particularly sensitive in Argentina’s current economic climate, with cumulative inflation reaching 11.6% in the first four months of 2025, and an annual rate of 47.3% as of April.
The pilots also criticize “the unilateral modification of processes and scheduling” and warn of “repeated technical failures in aircraft due to underinvestment.” According to APLA, this deteriorates both operational conditions for flight crews and the daily experience of passengers. The union had previously filed complaints about alleged mismanagement and irregularities within the company earlier in 2025.
Strike Context and Key Points
- Why is APLA striking? The union cites breaches of collective agreements, delayed salary adjustments, lack of a development plan, unilateral operational changes, and persistent technical issues stemming from insufficient investment.
- When and where will the strike occur? Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on June 11, at Jorge Newbery Airport and Ezeiza International Airport.
- What’s the wage issue? Pilots are demanding adjustments to match inflation. A preliminary 16% increase was agreed upon in November 2024, but unions are now pushing to reopen negotiations.
- Has Aerolíneas Argentinas responded? As of publication, there has been no official comment from either the airline or the national government regarding the strike announcement.
The labor action adds to a growing list of disputes between airline unions and the leadership of Aerolíneas Argentinas, which have spanned late 2024 and the first half of 2025. The national government has been pursuing a more liberalized aviation policy, recently introducing reforms to the Aeronautics Code to increase flexibility in airline operations.
In the coming days, Aerolíneas Argentinas is expected to outline how it will handle flights scheduled during the strike and whether new negotiations with APLA will be initiated. Passengers with flights on the evening of June 10 and early hours of June 11 are advised to stay alert for updates from the airline.
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