If you have a flight this Thursday, September 3, or Friday, September 4, be prepared—a 48-hour strike announced by ANAC (ATE) workers has been confirmed, affecting operations and causing flight cancellations at Aeroparque, Ezeiza, and more than 27 airports across the country.
We’ll tell you everything you need to know in detail and have put together the ultimate guide with practical information, secrets, and tips that no one else is telling you—so you don’t end up stuck in the terminal.
Quick Timeline: What time do the work stoppages begin at Buenos Aires airports due to the 48-hour strike?
The strike at Argentina’s airports will take place on both September 3 and 4, at two different times:
- Morning shift: From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon/evening shift: From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Important: Even if your flight doesn’t depart exactly during that time window, the accumulation of delays will create a “domino effect” throughout the rest of the day that could delay your flight even if it isn’t scheduled for one of the canceled flight times.
What You Need to Know to Save Your Trip During the September Strike
- Travel ONLY with carry-on luggage: Ramp staff and baggage handlers are the first to halt operations. If you check luggage, you risk waiting hours at the baggage claim carousel or having your suitcase delayed. With a backpack or carry-on, you can get in and out of the terminal without depending on anyone.
- Activate “Preventive Rescheduling” in the App: Don’t wait until you’re stuck in line at the check-in counter. As soon as a strike is announced, airlines allow you to change your date or time free of charge and without penalties through their digital platforms. Log into your airline’s app today and reschedule your flight before seats for later dates sell out.
- Avoid the transportation trap and dynamic pricing: As soon as massive delays occur, getting an Uber, Cabify, or taxi at Ezeiza or Aeroparque becomes an ordeal, and prices on the apps triple or quadruple.
- 🔌 Safe havens and VIP lounge access:
Which flights aren’t being canceled
The only operations guaranteed by law are medical flights, organ transplants, emergency missions, and those flights that are already in the air when the strike begins.
How to file a claim for delayed and canceled flights
If your flight is delayed by more than 4 hours or canceled, you have the right to request vouchers for refreshments, meals, or lodging at the counter if you’re rebooked for the next day. If the airline doesn’t respond, you can immediately file a formal complaint through ANAC’s online Passenger Conciliation platform.
