The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a new general license involving Conviasa, Venezuela’s state-owned airline, creating a path for U.S. persons to provide aircraft maintenance and airworthiness-related support to the sanctioned carrier. Does that mean Conviasa is suddenly returning to the United States? Not quite. But it is still a notable development in the slow […]
American Airlines Returns To Haiti, Adds More Venezuela Flights From Miami
American Airlines will soon serve 100 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with new service to Maracaibo, Venezuela and a return to Haiti via Cap-Haitien. American Airlines Adds Haiti, Maracaibo Flights As Latin America Network Hits 100 Destinations American Airlines is adding two new destinations from Miami, including a return to Haiti and […]
United Airlines Returns To Venezuela, And The Reason Is Written In Oil
United Airlines is returning to Venezuela after nearly a decade, with flights set to resume between Houston and Caracas, two prime oil hubs. United Airlines Resumes Houston – Caracas Flights After Nearly A Decade United Airlines will resume nonstop daily service between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) starting August 11, 2026, subject to government approval. […]
US And Venezuela Just Normalized Relations. Now What?
The US and Venezuela have restored full diplomatic ties for the first time since 2019. Flights are back. But the State Department still says don’t go.
American Airlines Announces Return To Venezuela
American Airlines has announced plans to resume service to Venezuela after a nearly seven year hiatus, but has not revealed any details about its service resumption. American Airlines Plans Daily Service To Venezuela U.S. carriers suspended service to Venezuela after the Venezuelan economy took a turn for the worst under Nicolas Maduro, who assumed control […]
With The US “Running” Venezuela, Travel Is Poised To Return
President Donald Trump’s statement that the United States will “run the country” of Venezuela, travel will flood back, here is how and why. US Captures Maduro and His Wife, What Now? In a night time raid that saw 150 aircraft in a coordinated apprehension effort by the US military removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and […]
Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela. What That Means For Airlines And Airspace
President Donald Trump held a news conference Saturday morning that may have far-reaching implications not just for geopolitics but also for airlines, international aviation law, and the future of Venezuela’s flag carrier, Conviasa. With the United States having earlier struck targets in Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the president made extraordinary statements about […]
Mass Cancellations Hit Caribbean Routes After U.S. Strike On Venezuela
Mass cancellations are rippling across Caribbean routes today as U.S. airlines and several European carriers scramble to respond to rapidly changing airspace restrictions following the U.S. strike on Venezuela. Mass Airline Cancellations Hit Caribbean After FAA Restrictions And Venezuela Escalation What began overnight as an FAA ban on U.S. overflights of Venezuelan airspace has now […]
FAA Bans U.S. Flights Over Venezuela After Trump Claims U.S. Forces Struck Caracas And Captured Maduro
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered an immediate halt to U.S. commercial flights operating over Venezuelan airspace overnight amid reports of active military operations, explosions in Caracas, and extraordinary claims from the White House that Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro has been removed from power and is in U.S. custody. FAA Orders Halt On U.S. Air Traffic […]
Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines After U.S. Airspace Warning
Tensions between Venezuela and the United States have now spilled directly into the commercial aviation sphere. Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six international airlines that suspended flights to the country after a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warning about the safety of flying in Venezuelan airspace. The carriers […]
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s “Air Force One” In Dominican Republic
US authorities have seized the Dassault Falcon 900EX jet of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was illegally obtained in violation of sanctions placed against the Bolivarian Republic. US Seiezes “Air Force One” Jet Used By Venezuelan Strongman Maduro In Dominican Republic The strained relationship between Venezuela and the United States turned frostier on Monday […]
US Seizes 747-300 It Says That Iran Illegally Sold To Venezuela
With the help of Argentina, the US is now in custody of an ex-Mahan Air Boeing 747-300 that is says was illegally transferred to a Venezuelan cargo carrier in violation of international sanctions against the Islamic Republic. US Seizes 747-300 In Argentina, Drawing Rebuke Of Iran And Venezuela The 747 was purchased by Emtrasur, a […]
Air France Suspends Service To Venezuela
Blaming COVID-19, Air France will suspend flights to Caracas, Venezuela for up to two years. But it wants to return…at least that is the official line. Air France Will “Suspend” Service To Venezuela Air France was one of the last international carriers to maintain service to Caracas. In fact, Air France has served Caracas continuously for […]
Why Venezuela Banned TAP Air Portugal
While most airlines have suspended service to troubled Venezuela, a handful have continued, including TAP Air Portugal. But the Star Alliance member now finds itself condemned by Venezuelan authorities and suspended for 90 days. Venezuela Punishes TAP Air Portugal For Transporting Opposition Leader Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó recently concluded a multi-stop tour which included […]
US Downgrades Aviation Safety Rating In Venezuela
The United States has downgraded the safety rating of Venezuela, citing continued civil unrest and an inability to meet basic standards for safety. Under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, countries are assigned either a Category 1 or Category 2. In short, Category 1 meets international safety standards and Category 2 does not. Per […]
Airlines Are Praying For Regime Change In Venezuela
Airlines are hoping for regime change in Venezuela. They see it as the only way of collecting all the money trapped in the Bolivarian Republic and the only path to restore air service. Thanks to strict hard currency export controls and continued malevolence on the part of the Maduro regime, several airlines have money trapped […]
As Air Service To Venezuela Halts, Syria Sees New Flights
Venezuela and Syria are a juxtaposition of two troubled lands. One is descending into civil war while the other is emerging from it. That’s demonstrated in commercial air service schedules. Earlier this week, the Trump Administration suspended all flights to Venezuela. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Homeland Security Secretary, warned that “conditions in Venezuela threaten the safety […]
Bowing To Pilot Pressure, American Airlines Abandons Venezuela
American Airlines quickly suspended service to Venezuela after its pilots were instructed by union leaders to refuse all trips to Venezuela. The situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate. In response, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning advising against all non-essential travel to the Bolivarian Republic. As reported by The Foward Cabin, AA Captain Dennis […]
Air France Cancels Venezuela Flights While Air Europa Offers Crews Kidnapping Advice
In the wake of escalating civil unrest, Air France is temporarily halting flights to Caracas. Meanwhile, Air Europa has issued an advisory to crews on how to avoid kidnappings… It is a historic day in Venezuela. The Maduro regime has stationed troops at the Colombian and Brazilian borders in order to block humanitarian aid from […]
How Airlines Are Going To Great Lengths To Avoid Venezuela Layovers
As the economic and political crises in Venezuela continue to worsen, more airline crews are choosing to avoid ever even stepping out of the airport during layovers. That has forced airlines to get creative. While many carriers have scaled back or eliminated service to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities during the on-going deterioration of the Bolivarian […]
