Argentina – Update on inbound international mail operations: alternative routeing arrangements during runway restrictions at Ezeiza International Airport

[November 9, 2026] Further to EmIS messages 184/2026 and 188/2026, the designated operator of Argentina, Correo Oficial de la República Argentina (Correo Argentino), wishes to provide Union member countries and their designated operators with additional operational information concerning the restrictions at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza – EZE) from 25 October to 11 November 2026.

As previously communicated, scheduled infrastructure works at Ezeiza International Airport have resulted in runway restrictions affecting cargo aircraft operations and, consequently, the transportation and receipt of international postal dispatches destined for Argentina.

In this context, Correo Argentino is continuing its efforts to identify alternative arrangements to facilitate the arrival of international postal dispatches and minimize disruptions to postal operations during the above-mentioned period.

Alternative routeing through Chile

Correo Argentino wishes to inform designated operators that one of the alternatives currently available for dispatches destined for Argentina is closed transit through Chile.

Designated operators interested in exploring this alternative are kindly requested to coordinate directly with Correos de Chile through the following contact persons:

Alejandro Palma, Head of International Relations and Business (alejandro.palma@correos.cl)

Hugo Criado, Head of International Accounts (hugo.criado@correos.cl)

Soledad Rodriguez, Head of Billing (soledad.rodriguez@correos.cl)

Manuel Lopez, Head of Trunk and Air Transport (manuel.lopez@correos.cl)

Airline operations and transportation availability

Correo Argentino also wishes to inform designated operators that certain airlines will continue operating at Ezeiza International Airport during the period of runway restrictions. Designated operators whose contracted airlines are maintaining operations during this period are kindly requested to inform Correo Argentino accordingly. This information will enable Correo Argentino to share available transportation options with other designated operators and facilitate alternative transport and transit arrangements where necessary.

Temporary suspension of dispatches by origin operators

Designated operators that have decided to temporarily suspend dispatches to Argentina during the above-mentioned period are requested to notify Correo Argentino in advance.

In accordance with article 17-013 of the Regulations to the Convention, the International Bureau must be notified of the suspension or resumption of services if a general announcement is considered necessary. If necessary, the International Bureau will notify designated operators by telecommunications.

Such information will assist in planning the orderly resumption of postal dispatches once normal airport operations are restored, helping to prevent delays, congestion and the accumulation of mail upon the resumption of services.

Correo Argentino continues to assess additional routeing and transit arrangements. Should further alternatives become available, the relevant information will be communicated to designated operators as soon as possible.

For any questions, clarifications or operational coordination, designated operators are kindly requested to contact Mr Ariel Ballestero by e-mail at aballestero@correoargentino.com.ar, copying procesos_internacionales@correoargentino.com.ar.

Correo Argentino thanks all Union member countries and their designated operators for their understanding, cooperation and support in maintaining international postal connectivity during this temporary period of operational restrictions.