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Gol Ends Merger Talks With Azul and Terminates Codeshare

Abra cited months without progress due to Azul’s Chapter 11 focus, with regulators scrutinizing competition concerns.

Overview

  • A formal notice from Abra ended discussions on a Gol–Azul business combination and asked to rescind the May 2024 codeshare.
  • Both airlines said tickets already issued under the partnership will be honored, but new codeshare sales are halted.
  • Azul stated it will concentrate on strengthening its capital structure under Chapter 11, while Gol highlights post‑restructuring expansion.
  • Cade had pressed for a formal filing on the codeshare and reiterated that such agreements face case‑by‑case antitrust review.
  • Shares rallied after the announcements, with Azul up about 17% and Gol up about 5%, as the market priced in continued three‑player competition.