Avianca Cargo has added a new Quito-Miami service using capacity from Amazon Air Cargo, strengthening export options for Ecuador’s perishables sector.
The route, linking Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito with Miami International Airport, began operating five times a week last month.
According to the companies involved, the additional service responds to rising demand for perishables exports from Ecuador, especially during key commercial periods such as Mother’s Day, when flower shipments to the US market increase sharply.
Avianca and Amazon first began working together in 2025 through a combination of charter operations and capacity agreements. Their partnership had already established a Bogotá-Miami operation from El Dorado International Airport.
In addition to reinforcing the logistics corridor between South America and the US, the collaboration is intended to improve aircraft capacity utilisation and support more efficient flight schedule planning.
Diogo Elías, chief executive of Avianca Cargo, said the relationship with Amazon Air Cargo has developed into a solid long-term partnership since the start of the Bogotá-Miami operation in 2025. He described the addition of Ecuador as an important milestone in the airline’s value proposition for exporters, particularly in the perishables segment, thanks to a stronger and more reliable operation aligned with customer logistics needs.
Kes Nielsen, director of Amazon Air Cargo, said the company was proud to provide the lift capacity needed for Avianca Cargo’s expansion in Ecuador. He said Amazon’s role is focused on supporting international air cargo operations that connect Ecuador’s export economy with US markets and added that the company looks forward to backing Avianca’s customers on the trade lane.
The route is also supported by Quiport, the concessionaire responsible for operating Quito airport.
Quiport president and chief executive Ramón Miró said the company is proud to facilitate initiatives that help develop modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure capable of attracting more cargo carriers and supporting the country’s export growth. He said the new service reflects the confidence international operators place in the airport, the city and Ecuador as a whole.
