Three major international airlines have suspended their flights departing from Venezuela following a safety advisory issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA warned of a ‘potentially hazardous situation’ in Venezuelan airspace due to deteriorating security conditions and heightened military activity in the region. TAP Air Portugal confirmed the cancellation of its flights scheduled for Saturday and next Tuesday, citing the FAA’s alert as the primary reason. Similarly, Spain’s Iberia announced the suspension of its flights to Caracas starting Monday, though its Saturday flight from the Venezuelan capital to Madrid proceeded as planned. Copa Airlines and Wingo, however, maintained their Saturday departures from Maiquetia. The FAA’s notice highlighted risks to aircraft at all altitudes, pointing to the escalating security situation and increased military presence in and around Venezuela. Recent months have seen a significant buildup of US military assets in the region, including the deployment of the US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, eight additional warships, and F-35 fighter jets. Latam Airlines also canceled its Sunday flight to Bogota, according to Flightradar24. The situation remains fluid, with airlines closely monitoring developments to determine when it will be safe to resume operations.
Several international airlines cancel their flights from Venezuela after US warning
