Venezuela’s aviation authority has imposed a stringent 48-hour deadline on international airlines to resume flights to the country, threatening to revoke their traffic rights if they fail to comply. This directive follows the suspension of services by several carriers, including Iberia, Turkish Airlines, and Avianca, in response to a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety alert. The FAA’s warning highlighted escalating security risks and increased military activity in Venezuela’s Maiquetía Flight Information Region, urging pilots to exercise extreme caution during all phases of flight, including overflights, arrivals, and departures. While local carriers such as Caribbean Airlines have temporarily halted operations to evaluate risks, Venezuelan airlines continue to operate unaffected. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasized the need for improved coordination between authorities and airlines, cautioning that Venezuela’s ultimatum could exacerbate the already critical reduction in air connectivity. Meanwhile, the U.S. has escalated tensions by designating Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization, paving the way for stricter sanctions and potential military actions. Maduro has vehemently denied all allegations.