Flights to Venezuela Return: Two US Carriers Restart Service

Flights to Venezuela are back after a years‑long hiatus, as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy voided the 2019 prohibition that kept U.S. carriers grounded.

Flights to Venezuela resume after policy reversal

American Airlines announced a weekly Caracas‑Miami route set to launch next month, while Delta Air Lines will restore its Bogotá‑Caracas service by June. The move follows diplomatic talks that softened sanctions, according to Reuters. Industry analysts project a ↑ 12% surge in demand once the market stabilises.

“Re‑opening the skies is a signal of renewed commercial confidence,” a senior official said.

Travelers can now book seats through the airlines’ online portals, and tourism operators expect a modest rebound in visitor numbers.

Words by: Declan Cross

Interim Market Researcher
(Note: Declan Cross is covering this desk while Julian Vance is recovering from the flu.)