
Airlines halt Venezuela flights after US warning

Six international airlines have indefinitely suspended flights to Venezuela after the United States issued warnings about increased military activity in the region, as the U.S. prepares to escalate its actions against Venezuela’s government. Spain’s Iberia, Chile’s LATAM, Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s Gol, and Caribbean Airlines have halted flights, according to Venezuelan Airlines Association president Marisela de Loaiza. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday that airlines should use caution in the area. “Operators are advised to exercise caution when operating in the Maiquetia flight information region at all altitudes due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela,” wrote the FAA. The Maiquetia region covers Venezuela. “Threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight, the arrival and departure phases of flight, and/or airports and aircraft on the ground.” Turkish Airlines has also suspended flights until Friday. Airlines like Venezuela’s LASER and Panama’s Copa are continuing to operate. According to the FAA’s warnings, there has been an increase in navigation satellite system interference in the
