Argentina’s biggest trade union federation, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT by its Spanish acronym), announced a 24-hour general strike on Thursday, April 10, to protest President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. 

From flights to banking, services will be affected nationwide. Whether a sector will strike depends on whether its union is participating. 

Unions will march to Congress on Wednesday at noon, so expect traffic delays in the area.

Here’s what we know so far. We’ll update the list as we learn more.

Flights

• Most flights will be canceled or rescheduled, since unions representing pilots, cabin crew, and other air travel workers are striking. 
• Aerolíneas Argentinas international flights on Wednesday and Thursday arriving in and departing from Ezeiza will be rescheduled — the new timetable is here. It affects flights as early as Tuesday and as late as Friday.
• Aerolíneas Argentinas domestic flights scheduled for Thursday will be canceled.
• LATAM is canceling or rescheduling all flights to or from Argentina on Thursday. Passengers can rebook or get a refund.
• JetSMART is canceling all domestic flights. Its international flights are running, but times and airports could change. Passengers can rebook onto flights through the end of April.
• Some airlines contacted by the Herald had not confirmed plans for Thursday at the time of writing. However, since ground staff are striking, they are unlikely to operate normally.
• If you’re planning to fly on or around the strike date, contact your airline to check for changes.

Public transport

• Train and subway workers will be on strike.
• The taxi drivers’ union supports the strike but some drivers may work anyway.
• Buses will operate normally across Argentina. The UTA bus drivers’ union will guarantee services in Greater Buenos Aires despite supporting the strike — it cannot participate due to ongoing wage negotiations.

Banks and financial services

• There will be no in-person service at private or public banks.
• Online banking services will remain functional.
• Money transfer company Western Union will remain open.

Shops

• Supermarkets are expected to open because the Store Employees’ Union (SEC by its Spanish initials) has not confirmed participation
• Individual stores could still strike.

Public services

• Public employee unions UPCN and ATE will adhere to the strike — there will be no service at public offices.
• Public education workers’ unions CTERA and CONADU will also join, meaning there will be no classes at public schools or universities.
• Hospitals will open, but with reduced staff.