The South American aviation market is moving toward another major transformation as ABRA Group—the holding company behind Gol Linhas Aéreas and Avianca—takes steps to integrate Sky Airline, one of Chile’s leading low-cost carriers.
For travelers planning multi-country trips in South America, this development could significantly improve connectivity and travel convenience in the near future.
What This Means for Travelers Booking Through Brol.com
With ABRA bringing Sky Airline into its multi-brand portfolio, passengers may soon benefit from:
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More route options connecting Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina
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Better regional connectivity with smoother connections between major hubs
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Potentially more competitive airfares due to shared efficiencies
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Improved travel experience through unified systems, loyalty benefits, and coordinated schedules
While each airline will continue to operate under its own brand, travelers could soon enjoy a more seamless experience across the entire network.
Sky Airline: A Strong Addition to ABRA’s Growing Network
Sky Airline has built a strong reputation as an efficient, affordable carrier with a modern Airbus A320neo fleet. The airline operates in key markets such as:
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Chile (its primary hub)
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Peru
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Argentina
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Brazil (including São Paulo)
By joining ABRA Group, Sky gains access to larger commercial platforms and new passenger flows from Gol and Avianca’s combined networks—creating new opportunities for travelers wanting to explore South America more efficiently.
ABRA’s Strategy: Building a Unified South American Airline Platform
ABRA aims to become one of the region’s most comprehensive airline groups, similar to the multi-brand models seen in Europe (IAG, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group).
Bringing Sky Airline into the group would strengthen ABRA by:
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Expanding its regional footprint
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Increasing fleet and maintenance efficiency
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Enhancing network flexibility
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Improving its ability to compete with LATAM
For travelers, this translates into more options and improved travel planning—especially for those looking to visit multiple countries or combine Brazil with neighboring destinations.
A Positive Development for South American Tourism
As connectivity improves, South America becomes easier to explore, helping travelers combine destinations such as:
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Brazil + Chile
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Brazil + Colombia
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Peru + Brazil
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Multi-country Patagonia trips
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Atacama + Amazon + Rio
At Brol.com, we are following these developments closely to help our clients take advantage of new routes, better connections, and more flexible itineraries as they become available.
