DOT Undersecretary Joins First Direct Flight to Venezuela Following Seven-Year Hiatus
U.S.-Venezuela Commercial Air Travel Resumption·April 30 – May 5, 2026
16 days ago
DOT Undersecretary Joins First Direct Flight to Venezuela Following Seven-Year Hiatus
U.S. Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Policy Ryan McCormack traveled on the inaugural flight to Caracas to mark the return of direct travel. This event follows the government's authorization of commercial passenger air service between the United States and Venezuela. Supporters of the administration highlighted the restoration of these flights as a significant diplomatic achievement. Officials expect the new service to increase economic opportunity for both nations.
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21 days ago
American Airlines Restores Direct U.S. Flights to Venezuela After Seven-Year Hiatus
American Airlines launched the first direct commercial flight from Miami to Caracas on April 30, 2026. This event marks the official resumption of passenger air service between the United States and Venezuela after a seven-year gap. The U.S. government authorized the return of these flights following changes in diplomatic relations. Social media users celebrated the first direct flight and attributed the breakthrough to the administration's Operation Absolute Resolve. This move restores a critical transportation link that had been severed since 2019.
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US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after seven years
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