Overview
- The FAA advised operators to exercise caution in the Maiquetía flight region due to heightened military activity, warning of risks to aircraft at all altitudes.
- Several carriers paused routes to Caracas, including Air Europa and Plus Ultra, with Iberia extending its suspension through at least December 1 and Turkish Airlines halting flights until November 28.
- Brazil’s Gol canceled services on November 25–26, Avianca and LATAM suspended operations, and TAP Air Portugal also paused flights.
- Venezuela’s civil aviation authority ordered international airlines to restart flights within 48 hours or face loss of operating rights.
- Limited connectivity remains as Copa Airlines, Wingo, and state-run Conviasa continue reduced schedules, with disruptions shaped by U.S.-Venezuela tensions, a U.S. military buildup, and the Cartel de los Soles designation.