Aerolíneas Argentinas has finalized plans to add 20 new aircraft, including six Airbus A330neos and eight Boeing 737 MAX 10s. But the aircraft themselves are only half the story. Far more remarkable is how an airline that consumed billions of dollars in government subsidies became profitable after Argentina effectively told it to survive on its own.
The plan includes:
The first aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, is expected in early 2027. The A330neos are scheduled to begin arriving during the first half of 2028. The A330neos will feature new lie-flat business class seats, a welcome upgrade from the current A330-200 seats (which I reviewed here on the A340) which are woefully uncompetitive.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
