First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension
Summary
The first direct commercial flight from the United States to Venezuela in seven years landed in Caracas, restoring nonstop air travel between the two countries. This flight ended a suspension due to security concerns and reflects improving US-Venezuela relations.Key Facts
- The flight AA3599, operated by Envoy Air (a regional branch of American Airlines), flew from Miami to Caracas.
- Direct flights between the US and Venezuela had stopped for nearly seven years, since 2017-2019.
- The US Department of Homeland Security previously suspended flights over security worries.
- The US resumed these flights after a change in relations following a US operation involving Venezuela’s former President Nicolas Maduro.
- A second daily Miami-Caracas flight is set to begin on May 21.
- Tickets for the new direct flights are expensive, starting around $1,000, higher than indirect options through other countries.
- American Airlines was the last US carrier flying to Venezuela before stopping service in 2019.
- Miami has a large Venezuelan community, and officials highlight the flights’ role in reconnecting families.
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