Argentina Low-Cost Flybondi Grounds 85% of Fleet Amid Deep Crisis
Flybondi, Argentina's low-cost airline, is facing a severe operational crisis, with 85% of its fleet grounded. The airline has canceled over 2,500 flights in the past year, affecting more than 350,000 passengers. As it struggles with maintenance backlogs and financial issues, the future of Flybondi remains uncertain, impacting the low-cost air market in Argentina.
- ▪Flybondi is currently operating only two aircraft, with 11 out of its 13 planes grounded.
- ▪The airline canceled more than 2,500 flights between June 2025 and May 2026, impacting over 350,000 passengers.
- ▪The crisis is attributed to maintenance backlogs and unpaid leasing contracts, with two planes stuck in Mexico due to $5.5 million in unpaid bills.
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Argentina Latin America Argentina Low-Cost Flybondi Grounds 85% of Fleet Amid Deep Crisis By Oliver Mason · June 3, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. ARGENTINA · BUSINESS Key Facts —Grounded: Flybondi is flying just two aircraft, with 11 of its roughly 13 planes out of service, about 85% of the fleet. —Cancellations: It scrapped more than 2,500 flights between June 2025 and May 2026, hitting over 350,000 passengers. —May meltdown: On-time performance fell to about 27%, and roughly 47% of scheduled flights were canceled. —The cause: Maintenance backlogs and unpaid aircraft-leasing contracts; two planes are stuck in Mexico over about $5.5m in unpaid bills.
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