This came up after the two airliners which are both members of Star Alliance, signed a code-sharing agreement.
Per the agreement, Avianca Brazil will add its code (O6) to Addis Ababa, Ehiopia, connecting Brazil (GRU) to Africa (ADD), with the possibility for expansion to China and other viable Asian destinations.
Also, the largest African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, will be able to reach more destinations in Brazil through Avianca Brazil network under ET code.
Star Alliance Chief Executive Board made the announcement in a meeting held in Chicago, USA on 9 December 2015.
The Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam announced that I wish to thank Avianca, a fellow Star Alliance member, for this mutually beneficial code-share partnership. Our code-share partnership will give our customers travelling 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 a 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. ”
“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 programme”, said José Efromovich, president of Avianca Brazil. “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”.
However, more details of the partnership including routes involved and the date of implementation will be announced soon.
Meanwhile, members of Avianca’s Amigo loyalty programme can already earn points and issue tickets on Ethiopian flights by the current agreement.
Source: Newsghana.com.gh
