Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has begun operating flights on behalf of Avianca Colombia in Central America under a wet-lease agreement, as part of the broader integration strategy within Abra Group. The operation involves GOL aircraft and Brazilian crews flying routes that are marketed under Avianca’s code.
According to industry reports, the initial deployment covers services from Colombia to Guatemala and El Salvador, with flights sold by Avianca but operated by GOL. This is described as the first wet-lease arrangement between the two airlines, which already maintain interline and codeshare partnerships allowing network connectivity across South America and beyond.
Avianca informs customers that tickets purchased through its channels indicate the operating carrier for each segment, and that additional checked or sports baggage must be handled with the airline operating the first leg of the journey, often directly at the airport. GOL, for its part, details on its website the cooperation with Avianca, including applicable service fees on regional itineraries.
The temporary agreement is intended to support Avianca’s international operations while utilizing GOL’s fleet capacity and crews. Both airlines are part of Abra Group, which has been progressively coordinating capacity and network deployment among its affiliated carriers in Latin America.