Argentina's Flybondi has entered a new phase of its operational crisis after financial difficulties reportedly prevented the airline from paying for jet fuel, leading to several consecutive days of flight cancellations.
Public flight-tracking data show that only four Flybondi Boeing 737-800s have flown in recent weeks. Since last week, however, none has been operating scheduled commercial services. LV-KDF last flew on July 1, while LV-KEF also recorded recent activity. Aircraft LV-KJD and LV-KJE performed local flights on July 8 before returning to inactivity.
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Despite the disruption, Flybondi continues to sell tickets through its website, including international flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, without announcing any suspension of services.
The airline's operational problems have steadily worsened this year as fewer aircraft remained available to support its domestic and international network.
At several points, the carrier operated with only a small fraction of its fleet, forcing repeated schedule changes and cancellations.
The latest disruption follows months of deteriorating performance. Between 2025 and 2026, Flybondi's share of Argentina's domestic passenger market fell from 16% to 6%, while its share of domestic flights declined from 12% to 5%, according to Argentina's National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC).
The carrier also lost ground on international routes, including the Brazil-Argentina market, as competitors expanded their presence.
