LATAM Group Launches New Cargo Route from Bogotá and Strengthens Shipments of South American Flowers to the U.S. West Coast
July 8, 2025
– LATAM Group, through its cargo affiliates, is reinforcing its commitment to South America’s floriculture industry by expanding its connectivity to one of the main flower export destinations in the United States: Los Angeles (LAX).
Starting in July, the group will operate up to five weekly cargo frequencies to Los Angeles, United States, representing a 66% increase in its current cargo capacity on this route. This growth includes the increase from three to four weekly cargo flights between Quito and Los Angeles beginning July 1, along with the addition of a new cargo route from Bogotá, with a weekly frequency starting July 13, significantly strengthening the air export of flowers from both countries to this U.S. city.
With this expansion, flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador will have more options to connect their products with the U.S. West Coast market, one of the top destinations for South American flowers.
“This expansion of our cargo network reflects LATAM group’s long-term commitment to the floriculture sector in Colombia and Ecuador. We are proud to support our cargo customers with flexible solutions tailored to their needs. Strengthening this key route adds over 100 tons of additional cargo capacity to the U.S. West Coast and reaffirms LATAM’s commitment to the region,” said Santiago Alvarez, Chief Commercial Officer of LATAM Cargo Group.
With this boost to Los Angeles, LATAM group continues to strengthen its international cargo network and reaffirms its leadership in transporting South American flowers to the United States, thanks to its specialized freighter fleet and a logistics operation designed to meet the demands of the floriculture industry year-round.
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ABOUT LATAM GROUP
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its affiliates are the leading airline group in Latin America with a presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, in addition to international operations within Latin America and to/from Europe, the United States, Oceania, Africa, and the Caribbean.
The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A321Neo, A320, A320Neo, and A319 aircraft.2 Furthermore, the Airbus 330, operated under short-term lease, is also part of current operations.
LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia, and LATAM Cargo Brasil are the cargo affiliates of the LATAM group. In addition to having access to the cargo holds of the passenger affiliates’ aircraft, they have a fleet of 21 freighter aircraft. They operate within the LATAM group’s network, as well as on international routes used exclusively for freighters. They offer modern infrastructure, a wide variety of services, and protection options to satisfy all customer needs.