Avianca Cargo begins flights between Quito, Bogota and Los Angeles

To meet the growing demand in the cargo sector and strengthen exports and imports to Colombia and Ecuador, Avianca Cargo expands its network in the United States with the start of a new cargo destination to Los Angeles (LAX).

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The new route will operate Quito (UIO) – Bogota (BOG) – Los Angeles (LAX) with twice weekly flights on Airbus A330F. This service also seeks to increase the competitiveness of the flower industry, since 75% and 80% of the cargo exported by the airline from Ecuador and Colombia, respectively, corresponds to the flower market.

«Avianca Cargo continues to connect South American markets with the world. Now with a second point of entry to the United States and connections, via Los Angeles. With this cargo inauguration, in addition to delivering a more robust service proposal to our customers«, said Juan Cruz Correa, vice president of Sales for Avianca Cargo.

The company’s cargo schedule to the United States includes services to Miami (MIA), which during the Valentine’s Day season moved 18,000 tons of cargo to this airport on more than 300 flights operated from Colombia and Ecuador.

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With the CEIV Fresh certification granted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Avianca Cargo guarantees strict handling of time- and temperature-sensitive shipments, such as flowers and other products like fruit and fish, which account for another 20% of Colombia’s exports.

The company has a growth plan that will offer new flights operated on Airbus A330F aircraft, the company expects to increase approximately 300 cargo operations per month from Colombia to other destinations.

«We congratulate Avianca Cargo and thank them for their confidence in us, success in their Quito – Los Angeles operation and reiterate our willingness to work hand in hand for the benefit of the productive sectors«, Alex Moreno, director of business development at Quito Airport.

Avianca Cargo from Quito (UIO) has services to Bogota (BOG), Medellin (MDE), Miami (MIA) and now Los Angeles (LAX).