American Airlines Resumes Flights to Venezuela After Seven-Year Hiatus
After nearly seven years, American Airlines' first commercial flight from US to Venezuela to take off today
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American Airlines has launched its first commercial flight from Miami, Florida, to Caracas, Venezuela, after a seven-year suspension. This move follows the restoration of diplomatic and economic ties between the US and Venezuela, particularly after the ousting of former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
- 01American Airlines' inaugural flight to Venezuela marks the first US commercial passenger service in seven years.
- 02The flight departs from Miami and arrives in Caracas, taking approximately three and a half hours.
- 03The resumption of flights follows the US lifting a ban on airlines operating in Venezuela due to improved safety conditions.
- 04Diplomatic relations have been normalized between the US and Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez.
- 05American Airlines aims to reconnect families and foster business opportunities between the two nations.
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American Airlines has successfully launched its first commercial flight from Miami, Florida, to Caracas, Venezuela, marking a significant milestone after a seven-year hiatus. The flight, which departs at 10:16 a.m. ET and arrives in Caracas at 1:36 p.m. local time, represents the first daily service by a US airline to Venezuela since operations were suspended in 2019. This resumption comes in the wake of improved diplomatic relations following the ousting of former President Nicolas Maduro in January. The US government, under President Donald Trump, has taken steps to normalize ties with Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez, leading to a series of political and economic reforms in the country. American Airlines' Chief Commercial Officer, Nat Pieper, emphasized the airline's long history of connecting Venezuelans to the US and expressed excitement about renewing this relationship. The flight will utilize an Embraer 175 aircraft operated by Envoy, the airline's subsidiary.
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The resumption of flights will facilitate travel and business opportunities between the US and Venezuela, allowing families to reunite and encouraging economic exchanges.
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