LATAM Airlines to reschedule flights amid strike threat

LATAM Airlines will cancel or reschedule flights in Chile between April 10 and April 13 as a precaution while it continues to negotiate with a union of flight attendants who have threatened to strike, the company said Wednesday. LATAM earlier this week requested a period of govt mediation to extend talks with the union, which threatened to strike in early March after failing to reach a deal with the airline. The continuing negotiations have staved off the risk of a walk off until at least April 10, LATAM. However, the company said it was notifying travel agencies and passengers on flights after that date in order to minimise any impacts on their travel plans. LATAM said the majority of flights affected would be within Chile, with minimal impact on regional flights between South American countries. <br/>