Prolonged LATAM Airlines Pilots Strike Averted

DALLAS — Following the failure of contract negotiations, LATAM Airlines (LA) pilots in Chile first organized   — Following the failure of contract negotiations, LATAM Airlines (LA) pilots in Chile first organized and started a strike on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at midnight.

However, a deal with the union later in the day resulted in the suspension of the strike, so operations should proceed with little disruption.

Initial Strike Details

• Reason: Negotiations over restoring pre-COVID working conditions and pay failed.
• Impact: At least 173 flights were canceled, affecting approximately 20,000 passengers.
• Affected period: The cancellations were for flights scheduled between November 12 and 17.

Strike Resolution, Current Status

• Strike suspended: The planned strike was called off after the pilots' union and LA management reached a new agreement.
• Passenger impact: The resolution means the disruptions were minimal and affected only flights on November 12 and 13.
• What to do: Passengers whose flights were scheduled for November 12 or 13 should have been directly notified by the airline and will likely have their flights unaffected, but it is always best to check the status before traveling.