TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca Airlines have signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) to collaborate in the air cargo sector. This partnership allows both carriers to share their cargo networks, providing greater market access and growth opportunities. Customers will benefit from improved services, including preferential rates and expanded route options.
As part of the agreement, TAAG will strengthen its presence in South America by offering cargo services beyond its current destination in São Paulo (GRU). New routes will include Bogotá in Colombia, Santiago in Chile, Lima in Peru, Montevideo in Uruguay, and Quito in Ecuador. This expansion will create new opportunities for businesses in Europe and Africa looking to access South American markets.
Special Prorate Agreement
Meanwhile, Avianca will gain access to TAAG’s African network, reaching cities such as Luanda, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, Libreville, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, and Nairobi. This extension enables Avianca to connect its South American operations to Africa, fostering stronger ties between the two continents.
The partnership will focus mainly on transporting perishable goods from South America and machinery from Europe. It aims to enhance international trade flows by improving logistics chains and facilitating faster, more efficient cargo movement across regions.
Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, Chief Executive Officer of TAAG, highlighted that this agreement is a key part of their strategy to expand internationally and leverage São Paulo as a hub into South America. Eduardo Arenas, Transformation and Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo, emphasized that the partnership strengthens transcontinental logistics and represents a major advancement in air cargo cooperation between Africa and the Americas.