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The flowers represent the 65% of the shipment load American during the season Valentine's Day on Ecuador, surpassing the 50 tons.
Under rigorous packaging processes and delicate refrigeration standards, American Airlines Cargo transported more than 50,000 kilograms of Latin American flowers before Valentine's Day Valentine's Day. From Ecuador the 90% of the flowers exported were roses, being the main destinations New York, London and Houston.
American carries more than 50 tons of flowers
“Valentine's Day is one of the most important seasons for American Airlines Cargo, especially in Ecuador, since we can connect one of the most important local products, the flowers, with the world", Ruben Castro said., Sales Manager at American Airlines Cargo for Colombia and Ecuador. “During this crucial season, the 65% of the cargo capacity of our planes from Ecuador is full of flowers, all bound for New York, London and beyond. This is all part of our commitment to almost 35 years with Ecuador, where we are proud to serve as the largest airline in the United States”.
The Day of Valentine's Day It is the first notable date of the year that American sees a spike in flower volumes on its cargo network, followed by the Emperor's birthday in Japan, Passover, Mother's Day in the USA. and Europe, All Saints' Day, Thanksgiving Day in the USA. and Christmas.
Currently, American Airlines opera 28 weekly flights from Ecuador a USA, connecting Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) with our hub in Miami (MY), all these flights operated by airplanes Boeing 737 MAX 8.
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That is at least equivalent to more or less one cargo plane of the dozens of fully loaded planes that pass through Ecuador.
Obvious, but it is a very important number if you compare that it is only space in the hold along with the suitcases and not a plane 100% load.