The charter flights started on 8 April with Avianca flying a Boeing 767-300F between Bogota and Miami.
The agreement enhances capacity and facilitates the movement of flowers and other essential goods.
Diogo Elias, CEO of Avianca Cargo said: “We are thrilled and proud to announce this partnership with Amazon Air Cargo, steps like these contribute to the economic development and positioning of the region’s cargo industry. This milestone reflects our commitment of building long term partnerships that consolidate mutual benefit to both parties and our customers, extending our network and giving a consistent service.”
Tom Bradley, Director of Global Air Cargo at Amazon Air Cargo added: “We're excited to deliver the speed, reliability, and high service standards that Amazon customers expect, while supporting the growing demands of cross-border commerce between Colombia and the United States. This dedicated air cargo service will help businesses of all sizes connect with customers across these important market segments more efficiently.”