Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Venezuela revokes airlines' rights amid US tensions
Venezuela is in a dispute with the United States.
The US told airlines not to fly there because it's not safe.
Six big airlines stopped flying to Venezuela.
Venezuela got mad and took away their flying rights.
Venezuela says the US is being mean and the airlines are helping.
The US says Venezuela is involved in bad things.
Venezuela says the US has no right to tell them what to do.
One airline, Iberia, wants to fly to Venezuela again when it's safe.
Another airline, Avianca, plans to resume flights soon.
Portugal thinks Venezuela's reaction is too harsh.
Venezuela revokes operating rights of six major airlines after they suspended flights following a US FAA warning.
Caracas accuses airlines of participating in US 'state terrorism' by unilaterally suspending flights.
US military has been increasing deployments in the Caribbean, accusing Venezuela's President Maduro of enabling drug trafficking.
Maduro rejects US allegations, claiming President Trump aims to oust him.
IATA gave foreign airlines a 48-hour ultimatum to resume flights or lose landing rights.
- Who
- Venezuela, US, six major airlines (Iberia, Latam Colombia, TAP, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Gol)
- What
- Venezuela revokes operating rights of airlines after they suspended flights following US FAA warning
- When
- Recent days, with IATA issuing a 48-hour ultimatum on Monday
- Where
- Venezuela, with US military activity in the Caribbean
- Why
- Venezuela accuses airlines of participating in US 'state terrorism'; US warns of hazardous situation in Venezuelan airspace
Venezuela
US and Airlines
US FAA Warning
Venezuela
Venezuela claims the FAA has no jurisdiction over its airspace and the warning is part of US 'state terrorism'.
US and Airlines
The US FAA issued a warning about a 'potentially hazardous situation' in Venezuelan airspace due to a 'worsening security situation and heightened military activity'.
Airlines' Suspension
Venezuela
Venezuela accuses airlines of participating in US 'state terrorism' by unilaterally suspending flights.
US and Airlines
Airlines suspended flights due to safety concerns raised by the US FAA warning.
US Military Activity
Venezuela
Venezuela's President Maduro rejects US allegations, claiming President Trump aims to oust him.
US and Airlines
The US military has been increasing deployments in the Caribbean, accusing Venezuela's President Maduro of enabling drug trafficking.
- Airlines Affected
- Iberia, Latam Colombia, TAP, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, Gol
- Reason for Suspension
- US FAA warning of hazardous situation
- Venezuela's Accusation
- Airlines participating in US 'state terrorism'
- US Military Activity
- Increased deployments in the Caribbean
- Venezuela's Response
- FAA has no authority over Venezuelan airspace
- IATA Ultimatum
- 48-hour deadline to resume flights
- Iberia's Stance
- Wants to restart flights when safety conditions are met
- Avianca's Response
- Intends to reschedule canceled flights to Caracas for December 5
- Portuguese Foreign Minister's Stance
- Called Venezuela's decision 'totally disproportionate'