American taps Valentine's demand

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Tuesday, 13 February 2024

American Airlines Cargo moved more than 1.2 million pounds (544.3 metric tonnes) of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. 

The flowers mainly moved from Europe and Latin America during Feb. 1-10, destined for locations across the globe.

Out of Europe, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) remained the top origin for flowers this year, with tulips being the most common type. 

During the 10-day peak, the carrier moved fresh flowers from AMS to London Heathrow (LHR) via truck, where they then travelled on American’s network to the US. Top destinations for these Dutch blooms include Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John. F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).