Long Weekend: Mendoza, among the most popular destinations for Aerolíneas Argentinas passengers

Aerolíneas Argentinas will transport more than 200,000 passengers during the Labor Day long weekend , with an average occupancy rate of 85 percent. In this context, Mendoza is among the most popular destinations for passengers . The busiest day was yesterday, with 37,000 passengers , according to sources from the national airline.

In total, between domestic, regional, Inter-American, United States, and European services, the company will transport 202,857 passengers from April 30 to May 5, of which 158,688 were domestic; 24,915 were regional; 8,336 were inter-American services (Inter-American); 4,857 were to the United States; and 6,061 were to Europe.

The most popular destinations were: Mendoza , Córdoba, Bariloche, Iguazú, Neuquén, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia and El Calafate.

While the highest occupancy rate was recorded on flights to the United States and Europe, with 91% of seats sold, domestic flights had occupancy rates of 83%, regional services 81%, and Inter-American flights 85%.

The numbers are similar to those recorded during other long holidays, according to company estimates.