Avianca Cargo expands service to Miami with capacity from Amazon Air Cargo | News
Avianca Cargo will add Ecuador as a new key point in its freight service to Miami, operating on Amazon Air Cargo capacity, from March 2026.
This service is part of the commercial relationship that both companies have maintained since 2025, under various arrangements including charter flights and capacity agreements. In this context, Ecuador becomes the second market where Avianca Cargo operates services using Amazon Air Cargo’s capacity.
Avianca Cargo currently operates more than 20 weekly departures – more than 1,000 per year – and has completed nearly 500 flights to date. As part of this growth, five new weekly frequencies have been added on the Quito-Miami (UIO-MIA) route, further strengthening air freight connectivity between Ecuador and the United States.
The inclusion of Ecuador is in response to growing demand from the export sector, especially during key seasons such as Mother’s Day, when flower volumes to the US market increase significantly. This initiative complements Avianca Cargo’s regular and sustainable operations in the country, expanding available capacity and strengthening logistics options for exporters.
The operation is further supported by Quiport, the concessionaire responsible for the management and operation of Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, whose infrastructure and capabilities create an attractive environment for freight forwarders, enable the efficient handling of perishable cargo and strengthen its role as a strategic hub for regional exports.
Amazon Air Cargo is providing airlift capacity for this service, supporting Avianca Cargo’s operations within the Ecuador-United States trade corridor.
“Amazon Air Cargo is proud to provide lift capacity that will enable Avianca Cargo’s expansion in Ecuador. Our role is focused on supporting international air cargo operations that connect Ecuador’s export economy to U.S. markets. We are pleased to launch this service and look forward to supporting Avianca Cargo’s customers on this important trade corridor,” said Kes Nielsen, President of Amazon Air Cargo.
During 2025, the commercial relationship between Avianca Cargo and Amazon Air Cargo made it possible to optimize operations on routes between Colombia and the United States, improving load factors and flight schedule planning. With the addition of Ecuador, both companies strengthen the logistics corridor between South America and the United States.
Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Quiport:
“We are proud to facilitate initiatives like this. Our commitment is clear: to continue developing a modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure that will allow Quito to continue to attract cargo airlines that drive our exports. This new service is a testament to the trust that world-class international players place in our airport, our city and our country.”
Diogo Elías, CEO of Avianca Cargo:
“Since we started our commercial relationship with Amazon Air Cargo in 2025, with the Bogotá-Miami branch, we have built a solid, long-term relationship. The addition of Ecuador to this service is an important milestone in our value proposition for exporters, especially in the perishables segment, through a more robust, reliable operation tailored to their logistics needs.”
