AMERICAN Airlines Cargo is expecting its flower volumes out of Europe to bloom, reports London's Air Cargo News.

The airline expects to fly 50 per cent more flowers than in 2022, totaling 417 tonnes. The growth comes as passenger operations continue to be re-established following the Covid crisis.

"Using its trucking network and wide body aircraft, the airline is transporting Dutch tulips and roses to the US and beyond by way of London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)," said American Airlines.

Said American Airlines Cargo sales director Emma Oliver: "It's always exciting to see flowers move across our network this time of year.

"Our teams are passionate about the careful handling of these shipments, knowing we play an important role for our customers and ultimately the people around the world who celebrate with flowers we carry."

The carrier also transports flowers from Miami International that originate in Ecuador and Colombia.

Said American Airlines cargo sales director: "Flowers are a precious cargo. They need to arrive in perfect condition to delight our customers, and our dedicated teams recognise the importance of care, packaging, and handling to ensure they look as beautiful when they arrive at a destination as when they left the farm."

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