Between February and October 2026, Flybondi will launch the Buenos Aires–Encarnación route, followed by Latam’s Santiago–Neuquén in March, enhancing Patagonia’s northern connectivity. In May, Arajet will debut flights between Punta Cana and Mendoza, while Plus Ultra increases Madrid–Buenos Aires frequencies. Aerolíneas Argentinas will open key links between Córdoba–Miami, Buenos Aires–Kansas City and Dallas targeting the World Cup, and San Pablo–Bariloche and Ushuaia connections will be operated by Gol, Latam, and Aerolíneas Argentinas in mid-year.
The entrance of Plus Ultra and World2Fly introduces new competitive dynamics in the Argentina–Spain corridor. Plus Ultra targets Buenos Aires–Madrid from May, while World2Fly will base its inaugural service connecting Madrid with Rosario by October, positioning Rosario as a direct European gateway.
This wave of route launches follows a record November 2025 with 4.39 million passengers—the highest monthly volume in Argentine aviation history—and 33,914 flight operations that month. Despite a decline in inbound foreign visitors by 20.9%, the outbound travel surge has driven airlines to increase frequencies and broaden their route portfolios significantly.
The aviation sector’s expansion aligns with broader tourism and economic activity but faces challenges from currency conditions affecting inbound demand. Nevertheless, 2026 is projected to consolidate Argentina’s role as a growing air travel hub connecting South America and Europe with diversified routes and carriers.
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