Why did airlines cancel flights from Venezuela?

Airlines canceled flights due to U.S. FAA warnings of hazardous conditions and concerns over deteriorating security and increased military activity in Venezuela's airspace.

Which airlines stopped flying to Venezuela?

Gol, Avianca, TAP Air Portugal, and Iberia canceled flights departing from or scheduled to Venezuela, citing safety concerns.

What did the U.S. FAA say about Venezuelan airspace?

The FAA warned of a potentially hazardous situation in Venezuelan airspace due to worsening security and heightened military activity.

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Major Airlines Cancel Venezuela Flights Over Safety Warnings

23 Nov

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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.

Major Airlines Cancel Venezuela Flights Over Safety Warnings

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.