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American Airlines Cleared for Daily Venezuela Flights Amid Safety Concerns

3/5/2026

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The U.S. Transportation Department approved American Airlines to resume daily flights from Miami to Caracas and Maracaibo in Venezuela, following the rescinding of a 2019 ban directed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The approval is valid for two years.
The U.S. State Department still advises against travel to Venezuela due to safety concerns.
Recent military operations near the country have raised further security questions regarding air travel in Venezuelan airspace.

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The U.S. Transportation Department approved American Airlines to resume daily flights from Miami to Caracas and Maracaibo in Venezuela, following the rescinding of a 2019 ban directed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The approval is valid for two years.
The U.S. State Department still advises against travel to Venezuela due to safety concerns.
Recent military operations near the country have raised further security questions regarding air travel in Venezuelan airspace.