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Are flights into Venezuela grounded?

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Flights into Venezuela are widely suspended after a US FAA warning about security and military activity. Major international and Venezuelan airlines have halted operations, leaving travelers stranded. The Venezuelan government has revoked permits for airlines that did not resume flights. The situation is linked to US military actions and increased regional tensions.

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Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines

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  • Venezuela imposed sanctions on six airlines for suspending flights to Caracas
  • Sanctions followed a 48-hour deadline from President Maduro's government 10s
  • Airlines suspended routes after a US FAA warning about Venezuelan airspace 20s
  • US maintains major military deployment in the Caribbean for anti-drug operations 55s
  • US Air Force conducted strike demonstrations in Caribbean waters 1m 8s

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Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines
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Euronews
3 days ago
Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines

The Venezuelan government imposed sanctions on six international airlines that suspended operations to Caracas after a 48-hour deadline expired.

Travelers stranded in Venezuela as airlines halt flights
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Euronews
5 days ago
Travelers stranded in Venezuela as airlines halt flights

Major airlines including Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Avianca, Air Europa, Estela, and Laser have suspended flights to and from Venezuela following a US FAA air safety warning.

Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela with nighttime Air Force attack
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CBS News
6 days ago
Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela with nighttime Air Force attack

At least six foreign airlines have indefinitely suspended flights to and from Venezuela after the FAA issued a new warning for Venezuelan airspace.

U.S. to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say
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Reuters
7 days ago
U.S. to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say

Three international airlines canceled flights from Venezuela after the FAA warned of a potentially hazardous situation.

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