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Avianca Cargo expands its service to Miami and integrates Ecuador as a new origin country. Starting in March 2026, the flight connection between Quito and Miami will be offered with five additional weekly frequencies. This measure aims to promote the export of flowers, fruits, and other perishable goods to the USA.
The new connection is part of an existing commercial partnership between Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo, which has been in place since 2025 and includes various agreements, including charter flights. Ecuador thus becomes the second market where Avianca Cargo utilizes capacities from Amazon Air Cargo. Currently, Avianca Cargo operates over 20 weekly departures, which corresponds to more than 1,000 flights per year. With the expansion of the new route, the air freight connection between Ecuador and the USA will be further strengthened.
Diogo Elías, CEO of Avianca Cargo, stated: “Since the beginning of our commercial relationship with Amazon Air Cargo in 2025, we have built a solid, long-term partnership. The inclusion of Ecuador in this service is an important step in our value proposition for exporters, particularly in the perishable goods sector, as we can offer a more robust and reliable operation tailored to their logistical needs.”
The decision to include Ecuador in the service responds to the growing demand from the export sector, especially during key seasonal times such as Mother’s Day, when shipping volumes of flowers to the US market significantly increase. This initiative complements Avianca Cargo’s regular and ongoing operations in the country and expands the available capacity and logistical options for exporters.
The logistics operation is also supported by Quiport, the operator of Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito. Its infrastructure and capacities create an attractive environment for cargo airlines and enable efficient handling of perishable goods. Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Quiport, emphasized: “We are proud to support initiatives like this. Our commitment is clear: we are developing modern, efficient, and reliable infrastructure that continues to make Quito an attractive location for cargo airlines.”
Amazon Air Cargo provides the necessary air freight capacity for this service and supports Avianca Cargo’s operations in the trade corridor between Ecuador and the USA. Kes Nielsen, Director of Amazon Air Cargo: “We are proud to provide the capacity that supports Avianca Cargo’s expansion in Ecuador. Our focus is on supporting international air freight operations that connect Ecuador’s export economy with the US markets.”
In 2025, the commercial relationship between Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo enabled the optimization of operations on the routes between Colombia and the USA, improving capacity utilization and flight schedule planning. With the inclusion of Ecuador, both companies strengthen the logistics corridor between South America and the USA.
