Air Canada and Abra Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a long-term strategic partnership that would include revenue sharing, deeper commercial integration and an expanded codeshare arrangement. The announcement was made in Rio de Janeiro and points to a broader effort to improve connectivity between Canada and Latin America.
The two companies said they plan to pursue a joint business agreement on select routes, subject to final documentation and regulatory approval. The framework also calls for closer loyalty programme coordination and possible cargo cooperation, with the aim of improving access across North, Central and South America.
Abra Group is the Latin American aviation holding company behind Avianca and GOL, giving the proposed partnership reach into key regional markets. Air Canada said customers could benefit from smoother connections, coordinated services, aligned baggage handling and better disruption management if the arrangement is completed.