Air Canada and Abra Group Sign Non-Binding MOU for Potential Strategic Partnership

Air Canada and Abra Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 7, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro to develop a broad, long-term strategic partnership and joint business agreement. The MOU creates a pathway for expanded codeshare operations, revenue sharing and deeper commercial integration between the two carriers.

Customers would gain improved travel experience, expanded loyalty benefits and enhanced cargo services if a final agreement is reached.

Any final agreement remains subject to final documentation and regulatory approval. "Air Canada and Abra Group are building the foundations for an enhanced partnership that will further unlock the Americas," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada.

"With Latin America acting as a fast-growing and strategic component of Air Canada's global presence, our customers to and from the region have long benefited from existing codeshare partnerships with Abra Group.

Building from a highly complementary presence across the Americas, this Memorandum of Understanding between our world-class airlines creates a pathway to further bolster our partnership, improve the customer experience, and enhance global connectivity. " Abra Group's carriers include the Avianca and GOL brands. Air Canada is Canada's largest airline.

The partnership would enable expanded global reach and greater connectivity across North, Central and South America and beyond. Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer at Abra, also commented on the agreement.