Emirates and Avianca launch reciprocal codeshare partnership through European gateways

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, and Avianca, one of the largest Latin American airlines, have launched a new codeshare partnership. The new partnership allows Emirates and Avianca customers to enjoy seamless connectivity on selected routes.

Emirates customers flying from the Emirates network via Madrid, Barcelona or London Heathrow can fly directly to three points in Colombia and enjoy seamless connectivity, in addition to other travel benefits that introduce more convenience. Codeshare flights include Madrid to Bogotá, Medellín or Cali; Barcelona to Bogotá; and London Heathrow to Bogotá.   

Tickets can be booked immediately on  emirates.com, avianca.com , Emirates and Avianca apps, contact centers or through online and offline travel agents, with codeshare flights starting June 4 .

Avianca will place its code on routes operated by Emirates, between Barcelona, ​​​​Madrid or London Heathrow and Dubai. Customers of the Colombian airline will fly on wide-body aircraft operated by Emirates while enjoying premium meals, lie-flat seats in premium cabins, plus a wealth of content on Emirates' award-winning in-flight entertainment system, which includes more than 6,500 channels for movies and shows, music and more, even in Spanish.

Customers of both airlines will enjoy the convenience of seamless connectivity, hassle-free itinerary booking on both airlines with a single ticket, while also getting the benefit of competitive fares and a single checked baggage policy to destination. final.

Adnan Kazim, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, said: “We are delighted to establish a codeshare partnership with Colombia’s largest airline, Avianca, to provide seamless connections on select routes to customers of both airlines. The codeshare agreement will allow us to expand our reach and allow our customers to use our services and fly to additional popular points in Colombia.”

We are also pleased to offer Avianca customers connections through points in Spain and London Heathrow to and from our hub in Dubai, along with other benefits such as a single baggage policy and seamless connectivity. “We look forward to further developing the relationship and introducing more value-added benefits in the future that will be felt by customers of both airlines.”

Claudio Vélez, Chief Revenue Officer, Avianca said: “We are very happy to launch this codeshare agreement with Emirates that ratifies, once again, our commitment to connectivity, access to new destinations and greater attraction of passengers to Latin America. . This collaboration will bring our region closer to Dubai across Europe and will also strengthen Avianca's operation in Barcelona, ​​Madrid and London Heathrow. Emirates is one of the largest and most prestigious airlines in the world, so this partnership is a testimony and recognition of Avianca's track record, our world-class operational indicators and the strength of our route network."

Emirates currently has commercial cooperation agreements in place with 161 interline, codeshare and intermodal partners.