US-Venezuela flights to resume in new sign of thaw
The first direct commercial flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years was set to depart on April 30, 2026, marking a sign of improved relations after years of tension. American Airlines resumed service between Miami and Caracas, with US and Venezuelan officials present to mark the occasion amid a broader diplomatic and economic thaw. Despite ongoing concerns over safety and recent US actions involving Venezuela, including the 2026 capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, the current government under Delcy Rodríguez has pursued cooperation with the US, leading to eased sanctions and renewed business interest.
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US-Venezuela flights to resume in new sign of thawSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe first direct flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years was set to take off on April 30.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 30, 2026, 10:20 AMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 10:20 AMMIAMI – The first direct flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years was set to take off on April 30, a new sign of a thaw after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.The American Airlines flight is scheduled to take off at 10.16am local time from Miami en route to Caracas, where the US has resumed diplomatic relations after years of tension.To mark the occasion, representatives of the US government, the City of Miami and Venezuela’s Ambassador to Washington Felix Plasencia will greet passengers…
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