The shipments originated in Colombia and Ecuador for distribution across North America and Europe.
To meet the seasonal demand, Avianca Cargo doubled its operational capacity, expanded critical infrastructure and delivered a 24/7 service for flowers across strategic terminals without disrupting its broader operations.
Diogo Elias, CEO of Avianca Cargo said: “Mother’s Day is one of the most important seasons for the flower industry, and we are proud to once again fulfil our commitment. We celebrate a historic record that reaffirms our market position and leadership as the flower carrier of the season between Colombia and the United States.”
Miami International Airport was a key gateway for the flights, building on the success of 2024 when Avianca transported over 150,300 tons of flowers, of which 85% went through the airline’s Miami hub.
To support increasing volumes, Avianca Cargo increased its Miami workforce by 30%.
Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of Miami International Airport said that more than 1,000 tons of flowers arrived a day at the airport in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day.
He said: “That equals nine out of every 10 flowers imported to the U.S. In fact, flowers continue to be MIA’s largest imported product, accounting for nearly 380,000 tons worth $1.8 billion annually. Congratulations to Avianca on having its best Mother’s Day season ever for flower shipments, which is helping MIA have yet another record year in cargo volume.”
Raquel Regalado, Miami-Dade County Commissioner added: “Almost every flower that will be touched by a mother or grandmother in the United States came through Miami International Airport and through Avianca. And that’s why today we celebrate the partnership, the infrastructure, and focus in on the different points throughout the supply chain.”