Overview
- The U.S. aviation authority warned operators to exercise extreme caution in the Maiquetía FIR, citing a deteriorating security environment and increased Venezuelan military activity since September.
- Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Caribbean Airlines, GOL, and Latam suspended services to the country, while Air Europa said it is monitoring conditions ahead of its next scheduled flight.
- FlightAware data showed no aircraft over Venezuela on Sunday morning, and no departures to the country are scheduled from Madrid-Barajas on Monday.
- The advisory notes reports of GNSS interference and warns that Venezuelan forces possess advanced fighter aircraft and air-defense systems, including MANPADS, that could endanger civilian aircraft.
- Venezuelan carrier Avior said it will continue operating, as U.S. forces remain deployed near Venezuelan waters for anti-narcotics operations that news reports say have included lethal strikes on small boats since September.