This Valentine’s Day, love is not only in the air, it’s flying across continents.
As global demand for fresh blooms surged ahead of February 14, leading cargo operators ramped up operations to ensure millions of flowers reached their destinations on time.
LATAM Cargo once again led the market, transporting more than 24,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to the United States and Europe during the three-week Valentine’s peak. The carrier operated approximately 430 dedicated cargo flights from Bogotá, Medellín and Quito, reaffirming its strong position in the flower logistics sector.
In the Middle East, dnata handled over 227,000 kg of flowers within just five days at the Dubai Flower Centre, marking a sharp seasonal uplift. Red roses dominated inbound shipments, alongside hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and orchids from key exporting markets including Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, Avianca Cargo recorded a 6% year-on-year increase in Valentine’s flower volumes, moving more than 19,000 tons to the US. The airline strengthened operations with nearly 320 cargo flights and expanded capacity from both Colombia and Ecuador to meet peak demand.
Behind every bouquet delivered today stands a complex global air cargo network, working around the clock to ensure fresh flowers arrive in perfect condition for one of the world’s most celebrated days of love.
Source: Air Cargo News
