US airlines have not flown directly to Venezuela since 2019. Now the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new warning for overflights.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned major airlines of a potentially dangerous situation when flying over Venezuela. Authorities justified the warning by “deteriorating security situation and increasing military activity in or around Venezuela.” There are dangers to aircraft at all altitudes. According to the FAA, disruptions to satellite navigation systems have increased since September.
The US previously had troops in the region Venezuela concentrated. Among other things, the US government sent the US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, at least eight other warships and F-35 aircraft to the Caribbean. Since September, US forces have repeatedly attacked ships there, citing suspected drug smuggling. The US government has not provided any evidence. Critics described the attacks as extrajudicial killings and a violation of international law.
The US has suspended direct passenger and cargo flights to Venezuela since 2019. However, some US airlines fly through the country on their South American routes. American Airlines said it stopped flying over Venezuelan territory in October, Reuters news agency reported. Other airlines have not commented on the warning.
