Overview
- The INAC said the 48-hour window began at noon Monday after a meeting with airline representatives, following an FAA notice urging extra caution over Venezuela and the southern Caribbean linked to increased U.S. military activity.
- Suspensions have been announced by Iberia, Air Europa, Plus Ultra, TAP, Avianca, Latam, Turkish Airlines, GOL and Laser.
- Spain advised citizens to avoid travel unless necessary and its aviation authorities urged operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace within the Maiquetía flight information region.
- The International Air Transport Association noted that only airlines that halted operations risk losing traffic rights under Venezuela’s warning.
- Some carriers continue service, including Copa, Wingo, Boliviana de Aviación and Satena, while Venezuelan airlines Laser and Estelar paused Madrid flights through December 1.