Copa and Wingo Halt Caracas Flights for Two Days Over Reported Navigation Signal Issues

Overview

• The Panama-based carriers suspended services to and from Caracas for December 4–5 after pilots reported interruptions in a navigation signal.
• Both airlines said safety was not compromised, offered fee-free rebooking or refunds, and pledged an update within 24 hours.
• The move follows a November 21 FAA notice urging pilots to exercise extra caution over Venezuelan airspace and President Donald Trump’s call to treat the area as closed.
• The United States has kept warships and combat aircraft in the Caribbean since August for stated counter-narcotics operations, which has increased perceived risk for commercial flights.
• Venezuela revoked concessions of airlines that halted operations and accused them of terrorism, while Foreign Minister Yván Gil says air operations continue and the country exercises full control of its airspace.