LATAM Group cargo subsidiaries transported 24,400 tons of flowers from South America during the 2026 Mother’s Day season, covering a 21-day period.
The shipments originated primarily from Colombia and Ecuador, with over 400 flights departing from Bogotá, Medellín, and Quito. These flights carried 552 million flower stems, including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums, to destinations in South America, Europe, Australia, and the United States. The volume represented a 93% increase over a typical three-week period.
On the Colombian side, more than 13,000 tons moved on 222 flights from Bogotá and Medellín. From Ecuador, close to 11,000 tons were exported on 189 departures from Quito, mainly roses. Miami served as the primary U.S. entry point, with 370 landings during the season.
This marked the fourth consecutive year LATAM Cargo led flower transport from the region for Mother’s Day.