The low cost airline Flybondi added a new focus of tension, in a context already marked by cancellations and operational rearrangements. The company did not pay salaries corresponding to March to his staff and attributed the delay to “administrative problems”, without specifying when the assets will be regularized.
The episode prompted the reaction of union, that declared a state of alert and is evaluating measures of force, with potential impact on the operation.
According to an internal statement that circulated on the social network
In response, the Association of Flybondi Aeronautical Workers (ATAF) anticipated that it will report the non-compliance to the Ministry of Human Capital so that it can intervene and evaluate possible sanctions. In addition, he ordered the company to make the payment immediately, called on his members to remain in a state of mobilization and warned that, if the situation persisted, a lawsuit could begin. retention of tasks for 24 hours starting Monday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
consulted by THE NATION, Company sources indicated that this is an “exceptional” event and highlighted that This Thursday the per diem corresponding to all crews was paid.
Days ago, Flybondi had announced the opening of a program voluntary withdrawals with the objective of “optimizing its capacity and operational efficiency”, while seeking to guarantee the continuity and quality of the service. The firm added that they continue to focus on “strengthening their operation and sustaining their commitments to clients, employees and the environment.”
During March, the company recorded a high number of cancellations, in a context in which up to eight of the ten planes it had rented for the season under the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) modality remained ashore for several days, in the midst of contractual renegotiations.
According to sources in the sector, two aircraft belonging to the Spanish company Albastar have already returned to their country of origin, as have four units of Avion Express Lithuania. Currently, one Avion Express Brasil plane and another ETF Airways plane would remain operational.
Flybondi began its operations in Argentina in 2018within the framework of the policy of opening the airline market promoted during the presidency of Mauricio Macri.
In mid-2025, the company changed its share control: its main investor became COC Global Enterprise, whose CEO is Leonardo Scatturice, a businessman who is credited with links to the government of Javier Milei.
As part of the new plans, the airline announced in December an expansion program that included the incorporation of 35 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with the aim of increasing its fleet by 230% in the next four years. However, both that month and the following month saw a high number of cancellations, in part because the rented planes did not arrive on time. In this context, the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) issued infringement reports for suspensions without prior notice.
In February, the company changed its leadership and Paz Lovisolo took over as CEO replacing Mauricio Sana.
