Flight suspension to Venezuela extended

Santo Domingo.- Due to the ongoing political situation in Venezuela, the National Institute of Civil Aviation has extended the suspension of flights to and from Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Peru until September 30, 2024. Copa Airlines, which previously operated 42 weekly flights, has been grounded since July 31 and is the most affected by this extension.

The suspension has impacted around 100 weekly flights, with Latam Airlines from Peru also affected, having suspended seven weekly flights to Venezuela. In the Dominican Republic, airlines such as Sky High (with about 37 weekly flights), Laser, Turpial, Avior, Rutaca, and Venezolana de Aviación have also halted services. These airlines played a crucial role in connecting travelers with the USA and other Caribbean destinations.

However, some airlines continue operations to Venezuela, including Avianca and Wingo through Bogotá, Caribbean Airlines from Port of Spain, and Satena, which flies to Valencia and will soon resume flights to Maracaibo.