Several airlines canceled flights to and from Venezuela following a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over “deteriorating security conditions and increased military activity” in and around the south American country.
Airlines including Iberia, Avianca, TAP Air Portugal and Gol canceled their scheduled flights to Caracas.
Meanwhile, Laser and Estelar said on social media that they continue to operate. According to VPItv, Avior and Wingo also continue their flights as normal.
The FAA did not ban flights but advised airlines to “exercise extreme caution.” If they decide to fly, carriers must notify the FAA 72 hours in advance before entering Venezuelan airspace and provide a detailed flight plan.
According to an official statement issued Friday by the FAA, since Septe

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