Avianca Cargo expands Miami service with Amazon Air Cargo capacity

Avianca Cargo has expanded its cargo service to Miami by adding Quito in Ecuador as a new point of origin, operating with capacity provided by Amazon Air Cargo. The service, which launched in March 2026, adds five new weekly frequencies on the Quito–Miami (UIO–MIA) route, strengthening air freight connectivity between Ecuador and the United States.

The expansion is an extension of a commercial relationship between Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo that dates to 2025, encompassing charter flights and capacity agreements. Ecuador now becomes the second market, after Colombia, where Avianca Cargo operates using Amazon Air Cargo capacity. Currently, Avianca Cargo runs more than 20 weekly departures on related routes, totalling over 1,000 per year, with nearly 500 flights completed under the partnership.

Diogo Elías, CEO of Avianca Cargo, said the addition of Ecuador marks a significant step in the company's long-term strategy. "Since we began our business relationship with Amazon Air Cargo in 2025, with the Bogotá–Miami operation, we have been building a solid, long-term relationship. The addition of Ecuador to this service represents a key step in our value proposition for exporters, especially in the perishable goods segment, through a more robust, stable operation aligned with their logistical needs," he said.

The route is designed to serve Ecuador's export sector, particularly for flowers, fruits, and other perishables. Demand is expected to spike during key commercial seasons such as Mother's Day, when flower shipments to the US market surge significantly.

The operation is backed by Quiport, the concessionaire responsible for administering Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Ramón Miró, president and CEO of Quiport, welcomed the development: "We are proud to facilitate these types of initiatives. Our commitment is clear: to continue developing modern, efficient, and reliable infrastructure that allows Quito to continue attracting cargo airlines that boost our exports. This new service demonstrates the confidence that top-tier international players place in our airport, our city, and our country."

Amazon Air Cargo's role is focused on supplying the airlift capacity that underpins Avianca Cargo's Ecuador operations. Kes Nielsen, director of Amazon Air Cargo, said, "Amazon Air Cargo is proud to provide air freight capacity that powers Avianca Cargo's operations in Ecuador. We are pleased to see the launch of this service and look forward to continuing to support Avianca Cargo's customers in this important trade corridor."

Together, the three partners aim to deepen South America's logistics corridor to the US, with Ecuador now firmly anchored as a key node in that network.