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Venezuela Issues 48‑Hour Ultimatum as More Airlines Suspend Flights After U.S. Safety Alert

A U.S. advisory citing security and navigation risks over the Maiquetía FIR, against a heightened military presence in the Caribbean, has led multiple European and Latin American carriers to pause routes.

AME2255. MAIQUETÍA (VENEZUELA), 24/11/2025.- Fotografía de un área este lunes, en el aeropuerto internacional Simón Bolívar, que sirve a Caracas, en Maiquetía (Venezuela). Varias aerolíneas internacionales han suspendido sus vuelos hacia Venezuela, en respuesta a la alerta emitida por EE.UU. para "extremar la precaución" al sobrevolar ese país, eleva la tensión en la región. EFE/ Miguel Gutiérrez
Los dos pilotos detenidos por el vuelo no autorizado. 
Foto: Archivo/Pexels
El líder chavista de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, en Caracas, el 21 de noviembre de 2025. (Miguel Gutiérrez / EFE)

Overview

  • Air Europa confirmed it has suspended service to Caracas, joining a growing list that reporting places at up to 11 carriers including Iberia, TAP, LATAM, Avianca, GOL, Turkish Airlines (temporarily), Plus Ultra, Caribbean Airlines, Estelar and Laser.
  • Venezuela’s civil aviation authority INAC warned airlines to resume operations within 48 hours or risk losing operating rights, according to IATA.
  • Germany’s Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Venezuela, and Spain’s air navigation authority published guidance strongly discouraging civil flights in the Maiquetía FIR through December 1.
  • The FAA urged “extreme caution” over Venezuelan airspace, warning of GNSS jamming/spoofing affecting aircraft up to 250 nautical miles and noting advanced air defenses and increased military activity.
  • Venezuelan authorities met with airlines to coordinate continuity of service, and state carrier Conviasa said its domestic and international flights are operating normally.