Etihad Airways and Abra Group sign MoU to establish long term collaboration

Etihad Airways and Abra Group signed (21-Jul-2026) a MoU to create a framework for long term collaboration between Etihad, avianca, GOL and Wamos Air. Details include:

• The partnership will include immediate initiatives spanning network development, loyalty programmes, aircraft leasing and ACMI operations;
• The partnership also contemplates expanded cooperation between Etihad, avianca, and GOL through reciprocal loyalty benefits, commercial collaboration and codeshare agreements, with plans to launch these initiatives in 2026;
• Thee collaboration aims to create new opportunities for Abra´s travellers through Etihad's network across the Middle East, Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Australia, while providing Etihad customers with increased access to destinations throughout Latin America;
• GOL and Etihad intend to evaluate a potential dry lease of an A330-900, with a target start date of Nov-2026, while Wamos Air is expected to support Etihad's expansion plans through the deployment of up to three aircraft beginning in Mar-2027;
• The parties will continue working toward definitive agreements governing the proposed initiatives, subject to regulatory approvals, commercial agreements and operational feasibility assessments. [more - original PR]