⭐ US–Venezuela Tensions Spike: Airlines Cancel Caracas Flights After FAA Warns of “Unsafe Airspace”
US–Venezuela Tensions Escalate: Airlines Halt Flights After FAA Warns of Unsafe Airspace. Several international airlines suspended their flights out of Venezuela on Saturday after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency advisory warning pilots of deteriorating safety conditions in the country’s airspace.
The cancellations come as the United States prepares a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela, raising fresh concerns about regional stability and aviation safety.
✈️ Major Airlines Suspend Operations From Caracas
According to updates from Flightradar24 and airport officials at Simón Bolívar Maiquetía International Airport, the following carriers halted their scheduled departures:
- Gol (Brazil)
- Avianca (Colombia)
- TAP Air Portugal
Colombia’s civil aviation authority stated that planes operating near Maiquetía could face “potential risks” due to increasing military activity and a worsened security environment.
TAP Air Portugal
The airline confirmed that both its Saturday and upcoming Tuesday flights were cancelled.
It said the move followed information from US aviation authorities, noting that “safety conditions in Venezuelan airspace cannot be guaranteed.”
Iberia (Spain)
Iberia also announced a temporary suspension of flights to Caracas starting Monday.
However, its Saturday return flight to Madrid departed as scheduled. The airline added that it would continue monitoring the situation before deciding when to resume operations.
Airlines Still Operating
Some carriers continued their flights despite the alert, including:
- Copa Airlines
- Wingo
Meanwhile, LATAM Airlines cancelled its planned Bogotá–Caracas service for Sunday.
⚠️ FAA Issues Warning Over Security and Military Activity
The FAA advisory pointed to:
- Heightened military movements in and around Venezuela
- A worsening security situation
- Potential risks to civilian aircraft at all altitudes
The alert comes as the Trump administration has expanded its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying:
- A major aircraft carrier
- Multiple warships
- F-35 fighter jets
The buildup has intensified speculation about upcoming US actions in the region.
🛑 US Planning New Operations Targeting Venezuela
According to four US officials who spoke with Reuters on the condition of anonymity, Washington is preparing a new phase of operations aimed at increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
These actions may include covert strategies intended to weaken or potentially remove Maduro from power.
Officials described the planning as sensitive and ongoing, offering limited details about timelines or specific methods.
🇻🇪 Maduro’s Response: “Prepared to Resist”
President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, has repeatedly accused the United States of attempting to overthrow his government.
He maintains that both the Venezuelan population and the military are:
- Ready to defend the country
- Prepared to resist any foreign intervention
- United against external pressure
The latest aviation disruptions and military deployments have only heightened Maduro’s warnings of US interference.
🔚 Conclusion
The suspension of multiple international flights marks a significant escalation in US–Venezuela tensions.
With the FAA warning of unsafe flying conditions and Washington reportedly preparing new operations, the situation remains fluid and highly sensitive.
Airlines are expected to reassess their operations daily as geopolitical developments unfold.
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