Flybondi faces bankruptcy petition from Buenos Aires hotel over debt

The low-cost airline Flybondi is facing a new judicial challenge as the Hotel Presidente in Buenos Aires has filed for bankruptcy over an alleged debt exceeding 660 million Argentine pesos. The hotel claims Flybondi failed to pay for services rendered over the past seven months, with invoices issued between December 2025 and June 2026 remaining unsettled.

According to Argentine media reports, the hotel stated that all invoices are overdue and that repeated demands for payment, including a formal notice demanding settlement within 48 hours, have gone unanswered. This legal move highlights the deepening financial distress of Flybondi, which has been navigating a significant crisis since its inception in 2018.

The airline's troubles are compounded by a substantial portion of its fleet being grounded, with nine aircraft reportedly out of service due to maintenance and leasing issues. This operational disruption led to the cancellation of all 11 scheduled flights on a recent Thursday. The situation is described as concerning, with the airline's activity levels reportedly at their lowest since the pandemic, having operated with only one aircraft in early June.