First direct US-Venezuela flight in years arrives in Caracas
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years landed in Caracas on April 30, 2026, operated by Envoy Air as a symbol of improving diplomatic relations following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro. The flight, which departed from Miami, carried U.S. officials and returning travelers, marking Venezuela's reintegration into international air travel after years of isolation. The resumption of direct flights reflects broader efforts to normalize ties, including eased sanctions and renewed business opportunities, despite ongoing U.S. restrictions on travel due to security concerns.
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First direct US-Venezuela flight in years arrives in CaracasSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAmerican Airlines Flight 3599 symbolises the end of Venezuela’s years-long isolation by the US.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 01, 2026, 10:40 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 10:40 AMListenCARACAS – The first direct flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years landed on April 30 in Caracas, a new sign of thawing relations after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.The flight operated by Envoy Air, a subsidiary of American Airlines, took off at 10.26am local time from Miami en route to Caracas, where the US has resumed diplomatic ties after years of tension.Flight 3599 touched down less than three hours later.Its manifest included senior officials from Washington flying to…
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