Six international airlines, including TAP, Turkish Airlines, LATAM, Avianca, GOL, and Plus Ultra, are scheduled to restart flights to Venezuela between February and March, as announced by Vicky Herrera, the president of the Venezuelan Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism (Avavit). The decision comes after a significant reduction in flight operations caused by safety advisories from the United States, which cited a 'potentially dangerous situation' in the region amidst military deployments in the Caribbean.

In the wake of concerns regarding air travel to Venezuela, the country’s aviation authorities had taken action against airlines that ceased operations by revoking their flight permissions. The reestablishment of these flights is expected to enhance connectivity for both passengers and cargo, which had been severely limited since November due to heightened safety alerts. The confirmed resumption of services marks an important development for travelers seeking to navigate the current geopolitical landscape in the region.

Turkish Airlines, for example, has announced it will reopen its route between Caracas and Istanbul on March 3, offering three weekly flights. The anticipated return of these airlines to Venezuelan airspace signifies not only a revival of travel options for citizens and international travelers but also a cautious optimism regarding the stabilizing relationship between Venezuela and global airline operators. However, the overall impact on travel safety remains to be closely monitored as the situation continues to evolve.