Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike

The Santiago-based airline says that a solution has been provided to almost all the passengers affected

People gather by the ticket office at the departures area of Latam airlines inside the international airport in Santiago, Chile Nov 11, 2025. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

At least 173 flights have been cancelled and 20,000 passengers affected after pilots for LATAM Airlines went on strike, the company said on Wednesday.

The Santiago-based airline said that a solution has been provided to almost all the passengers affected.

Due to the strike, which started at midnight after contract talks with the carrier fell through, the company said in a statement it had to cancel flights scheduled between Nov 12 and 17.