Several international airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after US warning
Flights cancelled following an FAA warning of a ‘potential risk’ amid a major buildup of American forces in the region
International airlines increasingly cancelled flights to Venezuela on Sunday after the US Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots to use caution when flying in the country’s airspace because of worsening security and heightened military activity.
Marisela de Loaiza, president of the Airlines Association in Venezuela, said six carriers have indefinitely suspended flights: TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Iberia, Gol and Caribbean. Turkish Airlines suspended flights from November 24 to 28.
She did not specify how long the flight suspensions would last.
“Countries are not blocked, because blocking countries means blocking people and that is a crime against humanity,” Petro added.