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Copa and Wingo Extend Venezuela Flight Suspensions Through Dec. 12 on Navigation Signal Reports

The move follows an FAA warning tied to heightened U.S. military activity that has already driven widespread airline pullbacks.

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Overview

  • The Panama-based carriers lengthened an initial two‑day halt after pilots reported interruptions in aircraft navigation signals near Caracas.
  • Both airlines said the suspensions are preventive measures and offered passengers rebooking or refunds while they monitor conditions.
  • Colombia’s state airline Satena paused its Valencia route citing satellite navigation interference, and Boliviana de Aviación also suspended service.
  • An FAA advisory issued on Nov. 21 urged extra caution over Venezuelan airspace due to deteriorating security and increased military activity, prompting earlier suspensions by Iberia, Air Europa, TAP, Avianca, GOL, LATAM and Turkish Airlines as Venezuela later revoked some concessions.
  • U.S. forces say they have struck more than 20 suspected drug‑carrying vessels since September with about 87 reported deaths, including a strike on Thursday, as Caracas asserts the operations aim to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.