Airlines Axe Venezuela Flights After Trump Admin Warns Of ‘Military Activity’
Several U.S. and international airlines cancelled flights into Venezuela over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued a 90-day flight advisory warning of elevated risks of flying…
Several U.S. and international airlines cancelled flights into Venezuela over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued a 90-day flight advisory warning of elevated risks of flying civilian aircraft in the area.
A massive buildup of military forces around Venezuela has caused “worsening security” and “heightened military activity,” according to a Friday statement from the FAA. Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Chile’s LATAM, Colombia’s Avianca and Brazil’s GOL have all suspended their flights to Venezuela, according to the Venezuelan Airlines Association — but it is unclear how long the suspension will last despite the FAA’s recommended Feb. 19, 2026 advisory deadline.
Turkish Airlines announced Sunday that its flights would be cancelled from Nov. 24-28. American Airlines and United Airlines confirmed to CBS they already stopped flying over Venezuela.
“Threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight, the arrival and departure phases of flight, and/or airports and aircraft on the ground,” the FAA’s Friday announcement said.