en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 10, American Airlines officially announced plans to resume direct flight services between the United States and Venezuela on April 30, 2026, after a hiatus of over six years. The service will be operated by Envoy Air, a regional subsidiary of American Airlines, using Embraer 175 aircraft configured with both first-class and economy cabins. Flights will operate daily between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas.

The resumption plan received preliminary approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on March 4, 2026, marking the return of the first U.S. commercial airline since the suspension of passenger and cargo flights between the two countries in May 2019 due to security concerns. Nate Gatten, Executive Vice President of American Airlines, confirmed that the team is currently working closely with U.S. and Venezuelan authorities to finalize regulatory approvals and security clearances. Prior to this, the DOT received the application in February this year and formally lifted the flight ban against Venezuela.

Regarding the business significance, Nat Pieper, Chief Commercial Officer of American Airlines, emphasized that the Venezuela route is a key component of Miami's hub status as a gateway to Latin America. Since entering the Venezuelan market in 1987, American Airlines has long been the largest U.S. carrier in the country, with an operational history spanning over 30 years. The resumption not only aims to reconnect family visits and business travel but will also leverage Venezuela's petroleum infrastructure background to explore potential opportunities in air cargo and energy trade support.

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