Flights in Argentina Could Soon Be Much Cheaper
- Government says it will curb restrictions starting in August
- Low-cost carriers such as Flybondi are expanding service
A worker directs a FB Lineas Aereas SA (Flybondi) airplane arriving at El Palomar Airport (EPA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Feb. 9, 2018.
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Travelers are about to get cheaper flights in Argentina as President Mauricio Macri curbs price floors that have propped up domestic airfares.
In an effort to boost tourism, the government will allow airlines to drop prices as low as they want for domestic service as of August 15. The rule change only applies to round trips, and customers must purchase flights 30 days in advance. Tickets will go on sale in a few days, Transport Minister Guillermo Dietrich said.