en.Wedoany.com Reported - American Airlines plans to resume service to South America using the Embraer E175 aircraft, reopening direct flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) in the United States to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. This service is scheduled to commence on April 30th, with plans for daily operations continuing until October, marking the first resumption of direct flights between the two countries in years.
American Airlines last used the Embraer E175 for South American service prior to 2023, operating flights between Miami and Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ) in San Andrés, Colombia. The aircraft type was also seen at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla between 2016 and 2017. This resumption of Caracas service, the first since 2019, represents a more conservative approach compared to the past when American Airlines operated up to five daily flights to the Venezuelan capital using aircraft like the Boeing 757 and 737-800. The Embraer E175 can accommodate a maximum of 76 passengers.
The Caracas flight departs Miami daily at 10:15 AM, taking over three hours to reach its destination. The return service departs in the afternoon, arriving back in Miami in the evening. Previously, American Airlines suspended its Caracas service in 2019 due to safety concerns, following orders from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security to halt related flights. This forced passengers to connect through cities like Bogotá or Panama City. Recently, following related appeals, American Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to announce the resumption of this route.
American Airlines' decision to serve Caracas with the Embraer E175 provides 76 seats daily in each direction. Operated by American Eagle, the service offers three classes: First Class, Main Cabin Extra, and Main Cabin. All passengers can enjoy onboard WiFi and access the inflight entertainment system via personal devices. American Airlines is the second airline to resume service to Caracas, following Avianca.
Currently, Caracas is primarily served by Latin American airlines. Other foreign carriers such as Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, and Turkish Airlines also offer long-haul routes. Venezuela's national airline, Conviasa, operates unique routes, including flights to destinations like Guangzhou and Moscow.
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