Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike

At least 173 flights have been canceled and 20,000 passengers affected after pilots for LATAM Airlines went on strike, the company said on Wednesday. 

The Santiago-based airline said that a solution has been provided to almost all the passengers affected. 

Due to the strike, which started at midnight after contract talks with the carrier fell through, the company said in a statement it had to cancel flights scheduled between November 12 and 17.