The Government announced the deregulation of the ramp service at airports

He Government Argentina announced a momentous measure in response to the wildcat strike carried out by the state company Intercargo, which seriously affected operations at the Aeroparque and Ezeiza airports.

The decision of Government deregulating the ramp service at the country’s airports marks a turning point in the management of airport services and has significant implications for the future of the sector.

The conflict began when the union of the Aeronautical Personnel Association (APA), led by Edgardo Llano, launched a wildcat strike in response to the dismissal of an Intercargo employee. This forceful measure resulted in the paralysis of ramp operations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded on planes and generating chaos at airports.

The situation worsened when the Government denounced the union and the employees involved for kidnapping, because the passengers were trapped in the aircraft without being able to disembark.

The Government announced the deregulation of the ramp service at airports

In a press conference from the Casa Rosada, the presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, accompanied by Ministers Federico Sturzenegger, of Deregulation, and Patricia Bullrich, of Security, announced the deregulation of the ramp service at all airports in the country.

“It is the end of Intercargo as we know it,” declared Adorni, stressing that from now on private companies will be able to operate in this sector. The deregulation of the ramp service implies that the monopoly of Intercargo, the state company that until now had exclusive control of these services, will come to an end.

The Government announced the deregulation of the ramp service at airports

Measures

This measure will allow the entry of private companies, which is expected to encourage competition and improve the efficiency and quality of service. In addition, security forces, such as the Airport Security Police (PSA), will be enabled to intervene in the event of surprise stoppages, ensuring the continuity of airport operations.

The decision of Government has generated various reactions. On the one hand, some sectors see the measure as a necessary step to modernize and improve airport services, arguing that competition can lead to greater efficiency and better conditions for passengers. On the other hand, unions and some Intercargo employees have expressed concern about the possible loss of jobs and job insecurity that could result from the entry of private companies.