The flag airline plans to change one of its most traditional policies, which differentiates it from other airlines in the region.
November 12, 2025 – 18:49
from Thursday, November 13th, argentina airlines Change one of the most traditional policies. Early seat reservation feewhich until now has been offered free of charge, a service that differentiates it from other airlines in the region.
According to the company, this measure requires: Align your practice to international standards of the sector Strengthen economic sustainability. In this way, passengers can continue to select their location in advance, including their area of the plane and window and aisle preferences. Domestic flights, regional flights, international flightsHowever, it is currently under a paid system.
From December, travel agency They also We issue this service as “auxiliary”,In other words, add to ticket.
Argentina Airlines applies important changes to travel: how it works
If you don’t want to pay for pre-selection of seats, you can still choose from the options available during the period. check-inat no additional charge. Previously, airlines The amount applicable to this new service has not yet been communicated.
However, the measures are All passengers are not affected: person who travels business class or get complete tourist fee Early selections will still be included. Fees primarily apply to: promotions or lower ratesin line with global trends in the aviation sector.
change is consistent with that Arrival of summer seasona period of significant increase in aviation demand. With this decision, Air Argentina joins a practice already in place. Latin America, Avianca, Copa Airlinesthere is a fee for pre-selection of seats depending on the fare type and each passenger’s preferences.
The company emphasized that the adjustment is what it is aiming for. stay competitive In the difficult international situation for air transport, Increased operating costs and Pressure from new business models. At the same time, they realize that their purpose is Save current route and frequencyguaranteeing connectivity throughout the country.
At the same time, airlines started flying New promotion to boost ticket salesas part of the process of Organizational restructuring promoted by Director Fabian Lombardoaimed at improving efficiency and strengthening the company’s finances.
The airline aims to maintain the surplus it achieved in 2024.
meanwhile 2024reported the airline. Accounting profit was 271 billion pesosrepresents you First positive result since country regained majority control. As for EBIT (Earnings before interest and tax)reached Favorable balance of USD 56.6 millionis an important indicator that reflects your situation. Operating profit margin.
Additionally, the company emphasized that these results were achieved No support from the national treasury for ordinary expenses.
The contrast with previous years is striking: 2023the airline was registered Accounting loss of P385 billion,In other words 170% improvement in annual performance. Meanwhile, his EBIT 2023 It was closed at Loss of USD 390 millionso the year-to-year variation was: 114%.
he balance 2024 It was Unqualified audited and approved by international company KPMGCheck. economic recovery flag airline.
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