Argentine Airports Face Disruptions as Air Traffic Controller Strike Begins
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Argentina's airports will face disruptions as the air traffic controllers' union (ATEPSA) launches a strike this Friday, after salary negotiations with the state-run air navigation company, EANA, collapsed. The industrial action, scheduled over five days, will consist of two three-hour work stoppages daily, impacting only flight departures.
The National Government described the measure as "intransigent," stating that 17 unsuccessful negotiation meetings were held. In a statement, they reported that the latest salary proposal, which included a 15% increase, was systematically rejected by the union.
Furthermore, they emphasized that air navigation is considered an "essential public service" and that the courts dismissed an injunction filed by ATEPSA against the current regulations for such cases.
For its part, the controllers' union responded that it is initiating the action "after exhausting all legal avenues and facing delays from EANA and the Government." In a brief statement, ATEPSA declared: "Air safety, working conditions, and wages are non-negotiable!"
Strike Schedule and Impact on Flights
The strike will affect departures at all airports nationwide for a total of six hours daily, split into two windows. Landings will not be affected, and medical flights and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations will be exempt from the measure.
The strike schedule is as follows:
- Friday, August 22: 1 PM to 4 PM / 7 PM to 10 PM.
- Sunday, August 24: 1 PM to 4 PM / 7 PM to 10 PM.
- Tuesday, August 26: 7 AM to 10 AM / 2 PM to 5 PM.
- Thursday, August 28: 1 PM to 4 PM / 7 PM to 10 PM.
- Saturday, August 30: 1 PM to 4 PM / 7 PM to 10 PM.
In response to this situation, airlines have already begun to reschedule affected flights to minimize the impact on passengers. It is recommended that anyone with flights on these dates and times contact their airline directly to check their flight status and learn about available options in case of delays or cancellations.
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