LAN Express extends flight cancellations due to crew strike

LAN Express said Wednesday it was extending until May 2 a plan to cancel or reschedule flights in Chile and other South American destinations due to a cabin crew strike. The LATAM unit had already adjusted flight itineraries through April 28, but extended the changes by four more days as the company and workers demanding contract improvements remained far apart. The strike now in its 16th day has led to the cancellation of almost 2,000 flights and affected some 350,000 passengers.<br/>