US aviation agency warns airlines flying over Venezuela of potential hazards
There has been a huge US military build-up in the region recently, including its largest aircraft carrier, other warships and F-35 aircraft
The FAA notice cited the “worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela” and said threats could pose risks for aircraft at all altitudes.
There has been a massive American military build-up in the region in recent months, including the US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, at least eight other warships and F-35 aircraft.
Direct flights by US passenger or cargo carriers to Venezuela have been suspended since 2019, but some US airlines fly over the country for some South American flights.
American Airlines said on Friday it had stopped overflying Venezuela in October. Delta Air Lines said it had stopped flying over Venezuela “a while ago”. United Airlines did not immediately comment.