On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, a strike by employees at Intercargo and Aerolíneas Argentinas halted flights between Argentina and Brazil. Workers demanded higher wages, disrupting travel plans for thousands. Latam and Gol, among other airlines, paused their Argentina-bound services, offering fee-free date changes or refunds to affected travelers. Aerolíneas Argentinas canceled 331 flights, impacting 24,000 […]
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