The New Herald
American Airlines, with a major hub at Miami International Airport, is about to be the first airline to resume direct flights between the United States and Venezuela. But no official start date has been set, and both the airline and both governments must complete several more steps before the first planes can take off, according to aviation experts, amid uncertainty and a dynamic political situation.
TL;DR
- American Airlines is set to become the first airline to resume direct flights between the US and Venezuela.
- Flights are expected to originate from Miami to Caracas and Maracaibo, likely operated by Envoy, an American Airlines subsidiary.
- A launch date is not yet official, with the first half of 2026 being a hopeful target, pending government and security approvals.
- Resuming flights involves a multi-agency approval process in both the U.S. and Venezuela.
- A 1953 treaty between the U.S. and Venezuela that allows for flights remains in effect.
- The Trump administration's actions regarding Venezuelan officials and their influence on U.S. business interests are noted.