Ethiopian Airlines and Avianca Brazil enter into code-share agreement

Through this partnership Avianca Brazil will add its code (O6) to Addis Abeba, Ehiopia connecting Brazil (GRU) to Africa (ADD), with the possibility for expansion to China and other viable Asian destinations. On a reciprocal basis, the largest African carrier, Ethiopian, will be able to reach more destinations in Brazil through Avianca Brazil network under ET code. 

CEO Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam said: “I wish to thank Avianca, a fellow Star Alliance member, for this mutually beneficial codeshare partnership. Our codeshare partnership will give our customers traveling between Africa and Brazil, the best possible connectivity options with one ticket and one single check-in at first boarding airport. It will also play critical role in enabling greater people-to-people, investment, trade and tourism ties between a rising Africa, the second fastest growing region in the world, and Brazil, one of the fastest growing Nations." 

José Efromovich, president of Avianca Brazil. Added: “This agreement is part of our strategy to increasingly integrate Avianca Brazil to the world, aiming to expand the benefits to our customers. Now, they can travel to international destinations with reliable air partners and earn points on our Amigo loyalty program. In addition, it strengthens our position as the Brazilian Star Alliance member. By distributing more foreign business and leisure travellers, we contribute to the strengthening of national tourism”.