Resumption of US-Venezuela Direct Flights
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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
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must conduct ongoing assessments of security at Venezuelan airports to ensure safety for future commercial flight operations.
U.S. air carriers and foreign air carriers must notify TSA of their intent to commence service to Venezuela before initiating operations.
Air carriers must provide written notice to passengers that conditions in Venezuela present a threat to the traveling public before commencing flights to Venezuela.
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.
The U.S. Department of State must provide updated travel advisories regarding conditions in Venezuela to inform travelers.