Flybondi faces operational collapse amid debt and labor crisis

Flybondi airline crisis Argentina aviation labor dispute financial insolvency

Argentine low-cost carrier Flybondi is facing a severe operational and financial collapse. The airline has not operated flights for 12 consecutive days, and its official website is currently non-functional, displaying a 504 Gateway time-out error. This disruption follows a period of massive flight cancellations; since January, the company has reportedly canceled approximately 2,400 flights, affecting nearly 383,000 passengers.

Financially, the company is under extreme pressure. A judicial embargo of over $1.5 billion has been ordered due to debts with ARCA. Additionally, a dispute has emerged between US investment funds, with COC Group accusing Cartesian Capital Group of financial irregularities and hidden liabilities. There is growing speculation that the airline may enter bankruptcy proceedings to renegotiate its obligations.

The crisis has also triggered a major labor conflict. More than 700 former employees are demanding unpaid indemnities and severance. Active staff report that salaries for June and July remain unpaid, and health insurance coverage was suspended on August 6 due to the company's failure to pay social security contributions.

Geographically, the airline is retreating from several provinces. Operations have been suspended in Salta, Jujuy, and Santiago del Estero, with local offices being closed as the company undergoes significant downsizing.

Entities

ARCA · Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Horacio Guzmán · Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Perón · Asociación Trabajadores Aeronáuticos de Flybondi · Asociación del Personal Aeronáutico · COC Group · Cartesian Capital Group · Flybondi · Jujuy · Leonardo Escaturice · Leonardo Scatturice · SECLO

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[● 4 SOURCES] The company's official website is currently experiencing a 504 Gateway time-out error. rtn.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar · mensajero.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] The airline has canceled approximately 2,400 flights since January, affecting roughly 383,000 passengers. rtn.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] COC Group is taking legal action against Cartesian Capital Group over alleged financial irregularities and hidden liabilities. www.ultimahora.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Active staff have not received salaries for June and July. rtn.com.ar · www.cuarto.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar · www.cba24n.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] Health insurance coverage for employees and their families was cut on August 6 due to non-payment of contributions. rtn.com.ar · www.cuarto.com.ar · master.com.ar · www.cba24n.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] A judicial embargo of over $1.5 billion has been ordered against the airline due to tax debts. rtn.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar
[● 5 SOURCES] More than 700 former employees are owed unpaid indemnities and severance. www.cuarto.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar · mensajero.com.ar · www.cba24n.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] The airline has not operated flights for 12 consecutive days. rtn.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · master.com.ar · mensajero.com.ar