Argentina authorizes foreign airline JetSmart Chile to operate domestic flights, first since 2020

Argentina's aviation regulator has authorized JetSmart's Chilean subsidiary to operate domestic routes, ending a six-year monopoly by local carriers Aerolíneas Argentinas and Flybondi. This liberalization could increase competition and lower fares, but the immediate market impact is limited as JetSmart Chile has not yet announced specific routes. The move signals a policy shift toward opening Argentina's protected aviation market.