American Airlines confirmed this Friday that it has requested authorization from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights between Miami and the Venezuelan cities of Caracas and Maracaibo, through its regional subsidiary, Envoy.
The request marks the first formal step toward re-establishing an aerial link that has been suspended for more than six years. This move comes within a regulatory context that has just shifted following a high-level political decision in Washington.
A Regulatory Change Opens the Door
American Airlines’ move occurs just one month after U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy revoked a 2019 order that prohibited American airlines from operating flights to Venezuela.
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That restriction was lifted after President Donald Trump formally instructed the Secretary to eliminate the ban. The original order had excluded all U.S. air carriers from the Venezuelan market, freezing historic routes and limiting direct connectivity between both countries.
Conditions: Approval and Safety Assessments
The resumption of service is not automatic. American Airlines made it clear that the return is subject to:
- Government approval
- Safety and security assessments
This second point is particularly relevant. Operations to Venezuela will require detailed analyses of operational safety, airport infrastructure, and the general operating environment before receiving the final green light.
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