Venezuela Orders International Airlines to Resume Flights Within 48 Hours After Cancellations
The National Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Venezuela (INAC) notified international airlines this Monday that they must resume their operations to the country within a maximum period of 48 hours, under the warning of losing their traffic rights. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirmed the decision in a statement, indicating that this measure could further reduce Venezuela’s connectivity, considered one of the most limited in the region.
IATA called for dialogue and recalled that flight suspensions are adopted after rigorous risk analyses, with the objective of guaranteeing the safety of passengers, crews, and aircraft, in accordance with international standards.
Meeting with Airlines and Official Message
INAC reported that it held a meeting with representatives of national and international airlines, in which the intention to maintain Venezuela’s connection with other destinations “in a fast, safe, and efficient manner” was highlighted. In a statement shared on social media, the authorities assured that air operations are continuing normally and under high standards of quality and safety.
Airlines That Suspended Operations
The cancellations affected several international companies:
- Iberia
- TAP Air Portugal
- Air Europa
- Avianca
- Latam Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- GOL Linhas Aereas
Local Airlines and Operational Adjustments
The national companies Avior, Rutaca, Laser, Estelar, and Venezolana de Aviacion reported that they would continue operating normally. However, Estelar suspended its flights between Caracas and Madrid from November 24th to 28th, while Laser rescheduled a Monday departure to Thursday, November 27th, due to its alliance with international airlines.
Political Context and Regional Tensions
The flight suspensions occur amidst growing tension between Caracas and Washington, marked by the US military deployment in the Caribbean. On Monday, the situation worsened with the designation of the Cartel of the Suns as a foreign terrorist organization by the Donald Trump administration, which argues that these actions are part of the fight against drug trafficking.
For its part, the government of Nicolas Maduro rejects any link with organized crime and accuses the United States of pushing for a regime change in Venezuela.
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