Aerolíneas Argentinas’ new CEO: to excel or to close, that’s the question

Post-presidential election, with Javier Milei’s victory

confirming him as Argentina’s new president, certain realities surfaced. Milei, during his campaign, had been vocal about the fate of Aerolíneas Argentinas being a critical issue from day one.

However, the nation’s multitude of challenges relegated the airline’s future to a less immediate priority. With Milei’s inauguration, urgent matters like inflation and currency devaluation overshadowed any immediate actions regarding Aerolíneas. Nevertheless, the airline’s executive chair needed a new occupant following Pablo Ceriani’s departure.

This week marked a significant transition for the airline. The board accepted Ceriani’s resignation and appointed Fabián Lombardo, previously Director of Commercial, Network, and Route Management during Anibal Fernandez’s presidency. While appearing to continue the existing strategy, this decision invites a more nuanced, perhaps slightly cynical, interpretation.