TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca Airlines have established a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) to collaborate on air cargo.
This collaboration will see the airlines share their cargo destination networks and is anticipated to help both airlines expand to new markets and grow business.
The partnership will also provide preferential conditions and rates for customers.
The agreement will enable TAAG Angola Airlines to expand its presence in key South American markets, offering customers and the industrial cluster from Europe and Africa access to new routes beyond São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil.
These routes include Bogotá (BOG) in Colombia, Santiago (SCL) in Chile, Lima (LIM) in Peru, Montevideo (MVD) in Uruguay, and Quito (UIO) in Ecuador.
At the same time, Avianca will gain access to the African market, specifically in Luanda, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, Libreville, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, and Nairobi, through TAAG’s cargo network.
The partnership supports various cargo types, with a primary focus on perishable goods from South America and machinery from the European Union.
Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, chief executive of TAAG, said: “This SPA agreement represents a crucial step in our international expansion strategy. São Paulo is establishing itself as a strategic hub for TAAG’s entry into South America, opening new markets and destinations for our sales force.
”This partnership is advantageous for both airlines, and we believe it will positively impact our results in 2025.”
“We are delighted to further enhance our value proposition by expanding our offerings with new destinations for our customers. This reinforces our commitment to serving as a trusted partner for stakeholders across the region,” added Eduardo Arenas, transformation and alliances manager at Avianca Cargo.
“This historic agreement marks a significant advancement in the integration of transcontinental air cargo transport networks linking Africa and the Americas. It strengthens logistics chains and facilitates international imports and exports.”
