Airlines Suspend Venezuela Flights Amid US Military Activity

Several airlines cancel Venezuela flights after 'hazardous situation' warning

Brazil's Gol, Colombia's Avianca and TAP Air Portugal cancelled their flights from the capital, Caracas, on Saturday, according to Flightradar24.

Airlines Halt Flights To Venezuela After U.S. Safety Warning

Six international airlines have now suspended flights to Venezuela after a US aviation warning described the country’s airspace as a “potentially hazardous situation.” Iberia, TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Brazil’s GOL and Caribbean Airlines have all halted routes to or from Caracas, some until further notice. A handful of carriers such as Copa Airlines, Air Europa and […]

Some international airlines cancel Venezuela flights after FAA warning over safety concerns

TAP Air Portugal said it had canceled its flights through Caracas for Saturday and Tuesday, telling Reuters, "This decision follows information issued by the United States aviation authorities, which indicates that safety conditions in Venezuelan airspace are not guaranteed."

Airlines cancel flights after military activity warning for Venezuela

The U.S. has amassed fighter jets, extra troops, multiple vessels and the world's largest aircraft carrier close to Venezuela.

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Several international airlines cancel their flights in Venezuela after US warning

There has been a massive American military buildup in the region in recent months.