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Strategic Codeshare Opens New Corridors Across South America

Air Europa has entered a codeshare agreement with Sky Airline, Chile's leading low-cost carrier, in a move that significantly deepens the Spanish carrier's Latin American footprint. The partnership takes immediate effect on the Lima–Santiago corridor and adds five domestic Peruvian routes to Air Europa's bookable network — with a broader expansion targeting Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina pending regulatory sign-off.

For travelers, the deal means fewer connection hassles, single-ticket itineraries, and expanded access to some of South America's most compelling destinations — all under Air Europa's booking platform.

What the Codeshare Covers

Lima ↔ Santiago

The flagship route of the agreement connects Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima with Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago. Flights are operated by Sky Airline but marketed and bookable through Air Europa, giving the Spanish carrier a direct commercial presence on one of South America's most-travelled inter-country corridors.

Five Domestic Peru Routes from Lima

Sky Airline's domestic network in Peru is now accessible to Air Europa passengers under a single booking, covering:

Destination	Airport Code	Key Attraction
Cuzco	CUZ	Gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
Arequipa	AQP	Colonial architecture, El Misti volcano, Colca Canyon
Iquitos	IQT	Amazon rainforest eco-tourism and wildlife
Trujillo	TRU	Chan Chan ruins, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
Tarapoto	TPP	Northern jungle waterfalls and river eco-tours

Planned Expansion (Subject to Regulatory Approval)

Air Europa and Sky Airline have also confirmed intentions to extend the codeshare to additional South American cities from Santiago:

City	Country
Salvador	Brazil
São Paulo	Brazil
Montevideo	Uruguay
Buenos Aires	Argentina

If approved, these additions would give Air Europa a near-comprehensive South American network through a single bilateral partnership.

Why Lima–Santiago Matters

The Lima–Santiago route serves dual demand pools. Leisure travelers use it as a launchpad for two vastly different South American experiences:

• From Lima, the draw is Peru's deep cultural and archaeological heritage — Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, the Sacred Valley, and Lima's world-class gastronomy scene
• From Santiago, travelers access Chilean wine country, the Atacama Desert, Patagonia trekking, and Andean ski resorts

Business travelers are equally well served. Peru and Chile maintain active bilateral trade across mining, agriculture, and technology sectors. A seamless single-ticket connection between the two capitals reduces friction for cross-border corporate travel significantly.

Domestic Peru: Unlocking the Country's Full Depth

The five domestic routes are not mere appendages — they open Peru's most sought-after interior destinations to Air Europa's European and transatlantic passengers who might previously have faced complex multi-carrier arrangements.

Cuzco remains the dominant draw: 1.5 million visitors annually make the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, consistently ranked among the world's greatest heritage sites. A codeshared Air Europa ticket from Madrid to Cuzco — via Lima — now becomes a practicable single booking.

Iquitos is notable as the world's largest city inaccessible by road — reachable only by air or river. Access via a codeshare agreement removes a significant logistical barrier for eco-tourists targeting the Peruvian Amazon.

Arequipa, Trujillo, and Tarapoto complete a picture of a country far richer and more geographically diverse than most European travelers have yet discovered.

Air Europa's Latin America Strategy

This agreement reflects a deliberate and accelerating push by Air Europa to assert itself as the primary European carrier for South America travel. Building on its existing route network from Madrid to Lima, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Cancún, and other regional hubs, the Sky Airline codeshare fills in what long-haul connectivity cannot: the intra-continental and domestic legs that complete end-to-end itineraries.

Sky Airline brings scale Air Europa cannot independently replicate. As Chile's largest low-cost carrier and a growing presence in Peru, Sky Airline operates frequent, high-frequency domestic services that serve high-demand leisure and regional business traffic. Codesharing on these routes gives Air Europa a commercial position without the capital cost of new aircraft or operating certificates.

Tourism Outlook for Chile and Peru

Both countries are on growth trajectories as tourist destinations:

Chile continues to attract adventure, wine, and nature travelers. Patagonia, Atacama, and the Lake District are perennial favourites. Santiago's infrastructure, safety profile, and gastronomy scene are increasingly converting it from a transit hub to a destination in its own right.

Peru has grown its international visitor base substantially, driven by food tourism (Lima repeatedly ranks among the world's top culinary cities), heritage tourism centred on Inca sites, and adventure tourism in the Amazon and Andes.

Improved connectivity between the two — and better access from Europe via Air Europa's network — is expected to lift arrival numbers in both markets over the summer 2026 season and beyond.

Traveler Tips: Making the Most of the New Routes

• ✓ Book through Air Europa to access Lima–Santiago and Peruvian domestic segments under a single ticket
• ✓ Travelers from Europe can connect via Air Europa's Madrid hub for seamless one-ticket journeys from across the continent
• ✓ Cuzco bookings fill fast in peak season (June–August) — secure connections well in advance
• ✓ Iquitos requires onward planning: Amazon lodge bookings should be coordinated around flight schedules
• ✓ Check regulatory approval status for Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Salvador, and Montevideo routes before planning future itineraries

Source: Air Europa