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Argentina Only Allowing 600 International Arrivals Per Day
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The Argentinian Government toughened up its travel restrictions due to the new outbreak of COVID-19 worldwide. Now, Argentina is only allowing 600 international passengers per day, which has sparked a quick reaction from the airline industry in Latin America.
Argentina will allow only 600 international passengers per day. Photo: Getty Images
What other travel restrictions are there?
Argentina has had one of the most challenging travel restrictions worldwide since 2020. Between April and September last year, the country was completely closed, not allowing domestic or international flights.
Since October, Argentina has slightly allowed more domestic flights; nevertheless, between January and May 2021, the number of passengers in Argentina is still 83% down, compared to the same period in 2019.
United States To Limit Aerolineas Argentinas Operations
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The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to limit Aerolineas Argentinas operations. After the Argentinian government has limited the ability for US carriers to operate flights to the country, the DOT is responding in kind. Starting next month, the carrier will need the approval of the DOT for its schedules to the US.
Aerolineas Argentinas will need DOT approval for its schedules from mid-June onwards. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
DOT orders Aerolineas Argentinas to obtain approval for flights
On Monday, May 17th, the DOT notified Aerolineas Argentinas that it must file to obtain prior approval of the DOT to operate flights to the US. The order goes into effect from June 17th. Without DOT approval, Aerolineas Argentinas will not be able to fly passengers to the US.
LAN Argentina Ceases Operations After 15 Years
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LATAM is officially closing down its Argentinian branch, LAN Argentina, after 15 years of operations. The carrier hasn’t been flying since June 17, 2020. However, ongoing negotiations were taking place with its employees regarding a voluntary scheme of early retirement. But now, that’s also over.
After 15 years, LAN Argentina has ceased operations. Photo: Getty Images.
LAN Argentina is gone; now what?
The unfortunate news of LAN Argentina ceasing operations is not surprising. The airline had already stopped flying last year due to the uncertainty of the Argentinian landscape.
The Argentinian government kept one of the most rigid travel restrictions globally, leaving the Argentinian airline industry struggling, with a 99% decline in passengers for half of the year. By December, it had recovered just 10% of its previous passenger traffic numbers.
Argentina’s Government Has Invested Over $500 Million In State Carriers
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In order to keep Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral afloat, the Argentinian Government invested US$527 million between January and November 2020. This amount is the largest invested since 2015, according to data provided by the State airlines.
The Argentinian Government has invested more than half a billion dollars in Aerolíneas Argentinas. Photo: Getty Images
Aerolíneas Argentinas – the State airline
Aerolineas Argentinas was founded on December 7, 1950. The former Argentinian president, Juan Domingo Perón, signed a decree and merged four existing airlines: ALFA, FAMA, Zonda, and Aeroposta.
Over its history, Aerolineas was a private company at times. But, when it had a crisis between 2001 and 2008, the Argentinian Government acquired Aerolineas to keep it flying.