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American Airlines is the first US carrier to publicly outline plans to reinstate nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela. This marks a potentially significant shift in air connectivity after years of suspended operations (the airline ceased flying there in March 2019).
American confirmed it is actively coordinating with federal authorities and stands ready to resume flights once all government approvals and required security assessments are completed. While no firm launch date or route has been announced, American has indicated that additional details will be shared in the coming months as discussions with regulators continue.
The airline’s history in Venezuela stretches back to 1987. Prior to suspending service in 2019, the carrier was the largest US airline operating in the country and it provided extensive connectivity between Venezuela and the United States. Over decades, those flights supported a wide range of travel needs, including business travel, tourism, family reunification, and humanitarian movement.
Given American’s existing network structure, any resumed service would be expected to operate between Miami International Airport (MIA), the airline’s primary gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS). Miami has long served as the central hub for US to/from Venezuela travel, which makes it the most logical launch point should approvals be granted.
The announcement underscores American’s broader role as the US airline offering the most nonstop destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America. A return to Venezuela would further reinforce that position while restoring an air link that has been absent for several years. For now, the restart remains contingent on regulatory clearance and security conditions. Still, American’s early move signals renewed momentum toward reconnecting Venezuela with the US aviation network, which potentially paves the way for broader market reentry by other carriers in the future.
We have a more than 30-year history connecting Venezolanos to the U.S., and we are ready to renew that incredible relationship. By restarting service to Venezuela, American will offer customers the opportunity to reunite with families and create new business and commerce with the United States.”
Anthony’s Take: American did not waste any time in laying a claim to running resumed service to Venezuela. We’ll see what happens in the country and when it stabilizes for American to begin these flights.
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