Global Pilots in Solidarity with APLA Pilots on Strike

BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Issued from the 74^th Conference of the International
Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations in Berlin, Germany:

All pilots represented by APLA in Argentina will be on strike as of 30
April 2019. Reasons for the strike:

• Avianca Argentina is not paying salaries and has reduced their fleet.
• Andes Airlines has reduced their fleet and is paying salaries only in
  instalments.
• LATAM Argentina reduced their fleet and has closed several operational
  bases throughout the country.
• Aerolineas Argentinas is reducing their widebody fleet, and suspending
  international routes in favour of foreign companies.

The current aviation policy of the Argentinian government fosters
division between workers and encourages the unionisation of low cost
carrier pilots by companies instead of allowing them to join a
nationally representative pilot association. This is a direct attempt to
reduce the power of representation of the Air Line Pilots Association
(APLA).

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA)
pledges its full support to all APLA Argentina pilots on strike to
protect their job security and working conditions in Argentina.

Note to Editors: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’
Associations represents more than 100,000 pilots in nearly 100 countries
around the globe. The mission of IFALPA is to promote the highest level
of aviation safety worldwide and to be the global advocate of the
piloting profession; providing representation, services and support to
both our members and the aviation industry.

Federation website www.ifalpa.org

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Contacts

Emily Bitting, IFALPA Senior Communications Specialist
emilybitting@ifalpa.org