Avianca Cargo concluded the 2026 Mother’s Day season with record-breaking results, solidifying its position as a primary transporter of flowers to the United States. During the season, the airline moved more than 21,000 tons of flowers and accounted for 42% of Colombian flower exports to the U.S.

This performance marks the largest Mother’s Day season in the company’s history. Including shipments from Ecuador, at least one out of every three flowers exported from the region reached its destination aboard Avianca Cargo aircraft.

To meet increased seasonal demand, Avianca Cargo operated more than 330 cargo flights, surpassing the number of flights operated in 2025. The operation was supported by a fleet of nine dedicated freighters, two more than the previous year, as well as additional leased capacity, allowing the company to meet demand without disrupting service across other markets.

“Mother’s Day remains one of the most significant seasons for the flower industry, and we are proud to deliver another strong performance that reinforces our leadership in the market,” said Diogo Elias, CEO of Avianca Cargo. “This year’s results reflect the scale of our operation and the trust our partners place in us to move more than 21,000 tons of flowers to the United States, which reflects the coordinated work across the entire logistics chain and further strengthens our role as a key connector between Colombia, Ecuador and global markets.”

“Miami-Dade County continues to be home to America’s largest gateway for fresh flowers, where more than 1,500 tons of stems have been arriving daily this year for Mother’s Day,” said Daniella Levine Cava. “As MIA continues to rise as a global cargo hub — now ranked #3 in the world for total freight — our strong partnerships with leading cargo airlines like Avianca and the dedicated support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection help ensure millions of blooms safely and efficiently reach moms across the country in time for the holiday.”