Summary
Several airlines have stopped flying to Venezuela after President Donald Trump declared the country’s airspace fully closed. The airlines made this decision due to safety concerns and warnings from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about security risks in Venezuelan airspace. This change affects Venezuelans hoping to travel, especially during the holiday season.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan airspace is now closed.
- Airlines like Panama's Copa, Colombia's Wingo, Colombia's Satena, and Bolivia's Boliviana de Aviacion have stopped flights to Venezuela.
- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of safety risks in Venezuelan airspace due to increased military activity.
- No international airlines are currently flying to Venezuela, though some national airlines still offer international routes.
- These changes impact Venezuelans, including those who already made travel plans for the holidays.
- Venezuelans in Colombia form the largest diaspora, and they are affected by these travel changes.
