American Airlines is aiming to restart US flights to Venezuela by the end of April 2026, subject to government approval and ongoing preparations.
On April 9, 2026, American Airlines announced that staff are currently working with both US and Venezuelan governments to ensure the resumption of services for the first time in over six years.
The airline plans to offer daily nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Venezuela’s capital Caracas, through its regional subsidiary carrier Envoy Air.
The intention is for Envoy Air’s Embraer 175 aircraft to begin operations to Venezuela as soon as April 30, 2026.
“American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress we’ve made with both governments,” said Nate Gatten, American’s Executive Vice President of American Eagle, Corporate Real Estate and Government Affairs.
The airline noted it was “grateful for the efforts” of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the entire administration for their support.
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