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Major Airlines Cancel Venezuela Flights Over Safety Warnings
23 Nov
Summary
- Three airlines canceled flights from Venezuela on Saturday.
- U.S. FAA warned of hazardous conditions over Venezuelan airspace.
- Aeronautica Civil cited security and military activity concerns.
International air travel to and from Venezuela faced significant disruption as three major airlines canceled flights on Saturday. This action followed a stark warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailing a "potentially hazardous situation" within Venezuelan airspace. The FAA cited worsening security conditions and heightened military activity as posing risks to aircraft at all altitudes.
Brazil's Gol, Colombia's Avianca, and TAP Air Portugal were among the carriers that halted departures from Caracas. TAP Air Portugal confirmed its decision was based on U.S. aviation authorities' safety assessments. Spain's Iberia also announced it would suspend flights to Caracas starting Monday, though its Saturday flight to Madrid had already departed.
While some airlines suspended services, others like Copa Airlines and Wingo continued their operations from Maiquetía International Airport. The situation highlights growing international concerns over flight safety in the region, influenced by recent significant military buildups. Latam Airlines later canceled its Sunday flight to Bogota.
