A strike initiated by the Pilots’ Union at midnight has caused significant disruptions for Latam Airlines, following the collapse of negotiations between the company and the union. The talks, mediated by the Labor Directorate, failed to reach an agreement, prompting the union to take industrial action. Mario Troncoso, president of the Pilots’ Union, expressed frustration, stating that the strike was avoidable given the company’s substantial profits and the union’s moderate demands. Troncoso highlighted that Latam had accumulated profits of $1.5 billion over the past 18 months, while the workers’ demands represented less than 1% of that figure. In response to the strike, Latam Airlines has rescheduled several flights for today and tomorrow and advised passengers to verify their flight status before traveling to the airport. The union, representing 464 pilots, emphasized that the strike was a last resort after repeated attempts to negotiate fair terms with the company.