American and United Airlines Resume Flights to Venezuela After Yearslong Hiatus
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has rescinded a 2019 order that prohibited US airlines from operating in Venezuela, paving the way for the resumption of commercial flights. American Airlines and United Airlines are the first two carriers to restart services following this regulatory change. American Airlines resumed daily flights from Miami to Caracas on April 30, utilizing Embraer E175 aircraft, with plans to add a second daily frequency in May. United Airlines is scheduled to begin daily service from its Houston hub to Caracas on August 11, using Boeing 737 Max 8 jets. While Delta Air Lines also ceased operations in 2017, it has not yet announced return plans. The reinstatement of these routes aims to reconnect the large Venezuelan diaspora in the United States, particularly in Florida and Texas, with their home country. Previously, Caracas served as a major aviation gateway before economic turmoil and political instability forced airlines to withdraw. This development marks a significant shift in US-Venezuela aviation relations, potentially boosting travel demand and facilitating greater people-to-people connections after years of isolation.
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