Tag: Aerolineas Argentinas

Monday, June 29th 2015 - 06:44 UTC
Aerolineas Argentinas and the stripper who pulled the take off throttle

Argentina's flag carrier sacked two pilots and banned a glamorous star and part time stripper from flying in the airline following the release of a video where she is seen in the cabin manipulating some of the instruments when taking off and landing. Victoria Xipolitakis personally offered the recording in her cellular to a local television channel triggering immediate reaction from Aerolineas Argentinas, air security authorities and even passengers.
Tuesday, March 10th 2015 - 06:33 UTC
Journalist who first reported Nisman's death sues Aerolineas and Telam

Following the death of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman, an Argentine-Israeli journalist who first reported the death has sued two state-owned companies that publicized his private data.
Saturday, September 13th 2014 - 05:37 UTC
Falklands and the ”unwelcome visits from (Argentine) aircraft”

Gerald Cheek, now retired from his position as Falkland Islands Director of Civil Aviation, has addressed a letter to the Penguin News clarifying some details about the 'Unwelcome visits from aircraft', clearly in reference to episodes of Argentine aircraft incursion and landing in the Islands.
Wednesday, January 15th 2014 - 00:03 UTC
Argentine baggage handlers delay Aerolineas flights and cruise vessels in Buenos Aires port

Flights to and from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires’ international airport were delayed on Tuesday after a union offshoot that represents baggage handlers for the national carrier, Aerolíneas Argentinas, went on strike to protest the company’s proposal to hire handlers for six-hour shifts.
Friday, December 20th 2013 - 05:49 UTC
Argentina threatens to nationalize power companies because of the blackouts

Argentina on Thursday threatened to nationalize utility companies Edenor and Edesur after power outages left large areas of the capital Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs in the dark, just ahead of the austral summer. “If they are not willing to give people the service they deserve, we will be willing to take over that service,” said cabinet chief Jorge Capitanich.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 03:43 UTC
'Quality service over profit', Aerolineas Argentinas target, said CEO Recalde

Argentina's flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas CEO Mariano Recalde said that the company's goal, as requested by president Cristina Fernández, was to provide a quality service over profit.
Thursday, November 21st 2013 - 07:06 UTC
A first speech full of messages to reaffirm policies and calling on the opposition

“God, how much I missed you”, were the first words from Argentine president Cristina Fernandez to her supporters, mostly young, who congregated on Wednesday late evening in the several patios of Casa Rosada to welcome her first live appearance since the 45-day long medical leave.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 05:20 UTC
Aerolineas Argentinas announces deal for 20 Next-Generation 737-800 Boeings

Argentina's flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas amd Boeing have completed an agreement for 20 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, an operation valued at 1.8 billion dollars (list price) which is seen as an effort by the Argentine government to modernize its fleet and increase passenger satisfaction.
Friday, September 13th 2013 - 02:29 UTC
Aerolineas Argentinas admits to annual losses of 250 million dollars

Argentina’s flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas will have this year an operational deficit of 250 million dollars, approximately 12% of sales, but a sharp decrease from the 640 million loss last year, said CEO Mariano Recalde addressing Senate Budget, Finance, Infrastructure, Housing and Transport committees.
Saturday, August 31st 2013 - 01:50 UTC
“Doors are open for Aerolíneas whenever they wish” Chile tells Argentina

Chilean Foreign minister Alfredo Moreno said that flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentina can access the Chilean domestic market whenever they wish, discarding any impediments or veto to such an option.