Volotea partners with Abra on Madrid base after IAG-Air Europa merger

Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea has signed a joint venture (JV) with the Abra Group, which owns Avianca and GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, to establish a base in Madrid with approximately 15 to 20 aircraft. In a LinkedIn post, Volotea said the base would be established if the IAG-Air Europa merger is approved and both parties are designated as remedy takers. “This alliance will not only strengthen our operations but also allow us to offer better service to our passengers, contribute to economic growth, and improve connectivity between different regions, always through Madrid,” said Volotea CEO and founder Carlos Munoz. “This