JetBlue has announced its intent to launch a new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquetía, marking the carrier’s first route to Venezuela.
The proposed service remains subject to government approval and completion of regulatory processes required to operate in Venezuela. JetBlue targets a launch before the end of 2026, with tickets expected to go on sale in the coming months. No start date, schedule, frequencies or fares have been disclosed.
The route is planned to be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft in JetBlue’s standard configuration, including onboard Wi-Fi, individual in-flight entertainment screens, and complimentary snacks and beverages. The airline describes Fort Lauderdale as a focus city and a key gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, and positions Caracas as an additional point in this regional network.
The announcement comes as air links between the United States and Venezuela gradually resume after several years of suspension driven by security concerns and government restrictions. Other carriers in the region have also moved to restore or open services to the Venezuelan market, indicating a progressive reopening, although the timing and outcome of approval processes for the JetBlue route remain uncertain.