Security & Defense

Resumption of US-Venezuela Direct Flights

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The US has lifted the suspension on direct flights to and from Venezuela after determining it's now safe. This change reopens a key travel route, impacting airlines and travelers between the two countries.

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Key Changes

  • Direct flights between the US and Venezuela resume
  • Security assessments conducted at Venezuelan airports
  • US updated travel advisory to Level 3

Obligations

What this law requires

critical

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must conduct ongoing assessments of security at Venezuelan airports to ensure safety for future commercial flight operations.

TSA
operational
high

U.S. air carriers and foreign air carriers must notify TSA of their intent to commence service to Venezuela before initiating operations.

U.S. air carriersforeign air carriers
licensing
high

Air carriers must provide written notice to passengers that conditions in Venezuela present a threat to the traveling public before commencing flights to Venezuela.

air carriers
disclosure
medium

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that any previous determinations regarding the safety and security of flights to and from Venezuela are prominently displayed in U.S. airports.

DHS
reporting
medium

The U.S. Department of State must provide updated travel advisories regarding conditions in Venezuela to inform travelers.

U.S. Department of State
disclosure

Affected Parties

AirlinesTravelers

Tags

aviation,transport,international_relations