LATAM Group moved over 25,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador during the Mother’s Day season in the region, lasting 21 days.
This represented a 4% growth in flower volumes compared to the same holiday period last year, said LATAM.
Of the total flower volumes transported for the May celebration, around 12,000 tons originated in Ecuador, while more than 13,000 tons were moved from Colombia.
“The strong results achieved this Mother’s Day season are a clear testimony to the trust our customers place in LATAM," said Claudio Torres Faini, commercial vice president for South America at LATAM Cargo Group.
“Our commitment to the floriculture industry and to each of our customers goes beyond the high-demand seasons; we are present throughout the year, ensuring the capacity and excellent service they require for their operations.
"We thank them for their trust and will continue driving the development of this key sector for Colombia and Ecuador.”
To meet demand during the season, LATAM said it increased cargo frequencies from Colombia and Ecuador by 48%.
The Mother’s Day operation resulted in over 430 departures in just three weeks, of which 231 flights departed from Bogotá and Medellin, and more than 200 originated from Quito, connecting flowers to key markets such as the US and Europe.
Carriers also saw high volumes of flowers in February during the global Valentine's Day season.
