American Airlines plans to resume daily nonstop flights between Miami International Airport and Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport as soon as April 30, pending final government approvals and security checks.
The service, suspended since 2019 due to U.S. Department of Transportation restrictions amid political tensions, will mark the first U.S. carrier operations to Venezuela in over six years. Envoy Air, American’s wholly owned regional subsidiary operating under the American Eagle brand, will fly Embraer 175 aircraft on the route.
In March, the DOT granted Envoy a two-year exemption for scheduled passenger, cargo, and mail service between Miami and Caracas, as well as Maracaibo. American announced the April 30 target on April 9, noting ongoing coordination with U.S. and Venezuelan authorities.
Nate Gatten, American’s executive vice president of American Eagle, corporate real estate, and government affairs, stated the airline is encouraged by progress with both governments. The carrier, which began Venezuela operations in 1987 and once held the largest U.S. market share there, positions Miami as the gateway to reconnect traffic flows.
Ticket sales remain pending final clearances.