Key Takeaways
- The FAA has fully reopened airspace above Venezuela.
- American Airlines plans first trip to the country.
- Air travel between US and Venezuela was stopped in May 2019.
FAA Reopens Venezuelan Airspace on Trump's Order
US Airlines to Restart Flights Amid Easing of Airspace Rules
On January 29, 2026, President Trump ordered the FAA to fully reopen Venezuelan airspace, allowing US airlines to restart commercial operations. American Airlines was the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service. Despite safety concerns, the US State Department advises against travel to Venezuela.
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