Flybondi: Argentina 'has no defined aero commercial policy which allows to plan for the future'

22 June, 2020

Flybondi president Esteban Tossutti commented on LATAM Airlines Argentina suspension of operations, stating in Argentina "there is no defined aero commercial policy which allows to plan for the future… [nor] a clear workgroup to discuss the issues" (La Nacion, 20-Jun-2020). He added: "The efforts private carriers need to go through is uneven compared to the state carrier". Mr Tossutti explained that while Aerolineas Argentinas can finance aviation fuel, private carriers need to pay "almost upfront". In addition, the taxation is calculated differently for Aerolineas and private operators.