Aerolineas Argentinas

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Airline info

  • Address: Bouchard 547, 9th Floor, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Contact number: +54 11 4130 77 77 / +54 11 2821 25 31
  • Website: www.aerolineas.com
  • IATA code/ICAO code: AR / ARG

On-time performance and safety record

  • On time performance (2022): 79.3%
  • Average age of fleet (2023): 8.5 years
  • Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
  • Accidents with fatalities: 0
  • Airlineratings** safety rating: 7/7
  • Covid-19 safety*** rating: 6/7
** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com
*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

With hubs at Buenos Aires two airports of Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini and Aeroparque-Jorge Newberry, Aerolineas Argentinas flies an extensive domestic network, plus an array of destinations in South America, US and Europe. A few years ago the airline communicated plans for a complete renewal of its long-haul fleet, but its financial difficulties prevented any order for new aircraft (Photo Wikimedia Commons / U-95)

  • Name: Aerolineas Argentinas
  • Date founded: May 14, 1949 – commenced operations on December 7, 1950
  • IATA code/ICAO code: AR / ARG
  • CEO: Pablo Ceriani
  • Address: Bouchard 547, 9th Floor, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Contact number: +54 11 4130 77 77 / +54 11 2821 25 31
  • Website: www.aerolineas.com
  • Hub: Buenos Aires (AEP & EZE)
  • Focus cities: None
  • Airline alliance: Skyteam
  • Frequent flyer programme: Aerolineas Plus
  • Fleet:

    54 aircraft

    • 10 Airbus A330-200 / 272 seats (24 Business, 248 Economy)
    • 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8 / 170 seats (8 Business, 162 Economy)
    • 8 Boeing 737-700 / 128 seats (8 Business, 120 Economy)
    • 31 Boeing 737-800 / 170 seats (8 Business, 162 Economy)
  • Type of carrier: Full Service
  • Skytrax* rating: 3-STAR
    • * SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

    • - 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
    • - 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
    • - 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
    • - 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
    • - 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors
  • Checked luggage:

    Free baggage allowance on domestic flights is 2 bags of 23kg each in Business, 2 bags of 15kg in Economy Flex, 1 bag of 15kg in Economy Plus, while Economy Base and Economy Promo have to pay an extra charge to check-in a bag; on regional (South American) flights, 2 bags of 23kg each in Business, and Economy Flex, 1 bag of 23 kg in Economy Plus while Economy base and Economy Promo fare holders need to pay a fee to check-in one bag; on long-haul flights (Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA and Europe) 3 bags of 23kg each in Business, 2 bags of 23kg in Economy Flex, 1 bag of 23kg in Economy Plus while Economy Base and Promo fare holders do not have any free baggage allowance included in their tickets

  • Pre-selection of seat:

    Free for Business passengers; no info available regarding seat pre-selection in Economy

  • Priority check-in:

    Business passengers plus Aerolineas Plus Gold, Platinum and Diamond members

  • Fast track at security:

    Business passengers plus Aerolineas Plus Platinum and Diamond members

  • Access to lounge:

    Business passengers plus Aerolineas Plus Platinum and Diamond members

  • Priority boarding:

    Business passengers plus Aerolineas Plus Gold, Platinum and Diamond members

  • Seat pitch:
    • 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the A330-200;
    • 36 inches (91cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the B737-800 and B737-700
  • Seat width:
    • 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the A330-200;
    • 18 inches (46cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the B737-800 and B737-700
  • USB port and power socket:

    No info available

  • Lie-flat seat:

    Angle-flat seats are available in Business on the A330-200

  • Vanity kit:

    In Business on long-haul flights

  • IFE screen width:

    Individual screens are available in Business on the A330-200

  • Wi-fi:

    No

  • Inflight magazine:

    Alta

  • Onboard kit for kids:

    No

  • Food and beverages:

    Complimentary in all classes on long-haul flights

  • Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Not available
  • Dine on demand in Business Class: No
  • Pets:

    Dogs and cats are accepted in the passenger cabin if their weight does not exceed 7kg, pet bag included

Gallery

An A330-200 in Miami (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Venkat Mangudi) A B737-800 at Buenos Aires Aeroparque (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Matias 18)
An A330-200 in Miami (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Venkat Mangudi)
A B737-800 at Buenos Aires Aeroparque (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Matias 18)

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