Flower shippers demand some loyalty as airlines shift capacity around
Carriers prioritising profit when deploying freighter capacity have caused “headaches” for Kenyan flower shippers forced ...
For Latin American flower exporters and airlines, the coming Valentine’s Day peak may not be as rosy as usual.
Increasing airfreight capacity, tepid demand and a strong dollar are affecting Latin exports and dragging down rates.
“Yields have fallen off a cliff. Valentines Day air rates would normally be about $3.50/kg (double that during Covid), but now airlines like Lan Chile are offering $1.85 or $2,” reported one airline GSSA. “Airlines have put in so much capacity, it’s a bloodbath in Latin America.
“And ...
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