Six airlines have canceled flights to Venezuela after the FAA warned of flight risks.
Six carriers have halted their services to Venezuela subsequent to an alert from the American aviation governing body.
This was conveyed by Agence France-Presse (AFP), referencing remarks from Marisela de Loaysa, the president of the Venezuelan Airline Association union.
She detailed that the airlines involved included the Brazilian airline GOL, the Spanish Iberia, the Colombian Avianca, the Portuguese TAP, the Chilean Latam, and Caribbean from Trinidad and Tobago.
On November 21, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) cautioning against perils tied to aerial navigation in Venezuelan airspace. It is set to stay valid until February 19, 2026.
This week, US President Donald Trump suggested the potential for a land-based military intervention in Venezuela.
On November 16, the US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford reached the Caribbean Sea as tensions with Venezuela intensified. The naval vessel is equipped with numerous combat aircraft.
On November 14, the Pentagon declared the commencement of Operation Southern Spear, an initiative targeting narco-terrorists within the Western Hemisphere.
