AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS AND AUSTRAL ARE CANCELING THEIR DOMESTIC AND REGIONAL FLIGHTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

Due to the existence of a cloud of volcano ash over the Buenos Aires metropolitan area Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral have decided to cancel all regional (except EZE-LIM) and domestic flights today for safety reasons.

For the most up to date information you should check web site (www.aerolineas.com), QUICK ACCESS (the bottom left on the home page) – Departures and Arrivals. The new arrive and departure times are subject to change as are the weather conditions.

Also, we’d like to inform you of the cancellation of the following flights:

· Through Wednesday June 15th, flights between Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Bariloche/Esquel/Chapelco.
· Through Sunday June 12th, flights between Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Trelew/Neuquen/Viedma/Rio Gallegos/Calafate/Ushuuaia/Rio Grande/Comodoro Rivadavia/Bahia Blanca/Sante Rosa/San Rafael/Mar de Plata.

Passengers effected by these cancellations can leave their tickets open for one year from the date of issue. At a later date the ticket can be used and the passengers will not be charged a penalty.

Once again, Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral reaffirm their commitment to safety and thank you for your understanding during this present situation that is out of our control.

Buenos Aires, June 9, 2011