News|Donald TrumpLast foreign carriers halt flights to Venezuela after Trump’s airspace banCopa, Wingo, Saten and Boliviana halt Venezuela flights, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns.
On Wed, Dec 4, 2025, international airlines Copa and its subsidiary Wingo announced the suspension of flights to Caracas, effective Dec 4 and 5, 2025. This decision follows the declaration by the President of the United States regarding the closure of…
On Wed, Dec 4, 2025, international airlines Copa and its subsidiary Wingo announced the suspension of flights to Caracas, effective Dec 4 and 5, 2025. This decision follows the declaration by the President of the United States regarding the closure of Venezuelan airspace. Additionally, Colombian state airline Satena and Bolivian carrier Boliviana de Aviacion also canceled flights to Venezuela on Thu, Dec 5, 2025.
Copa and Wingo cited intermittent issues with navigation signals as the reason for the preventive suspension of their flights. The companies emphasized that these interruptions did not compromise operational safety. A spokesperson confirmed the impact of signal problems on aircraft from both carriers.
Following these suspensions, no international airlines are currently operating flights to Venezuela. However, several national airlines continue to provide international routes. The decision for suspension aligns with a 90-day warning issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Nov 21, 2025, regarding risks in Venezuelan airspace due to heightened security concerns and military activity.
On Wed, Dec 4, 2025, international airlines Copa and its subsidiary Wingo announced the suspension of flights to Caracas, effective Dec 4 and 5, 2025.
On Sat, Dec 7, 2025, the US President unilaterally declared Venezuelan airspace closed. Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana were the last international carriers flying to Venezuela after the warnings were issued. The cancellations have affected members of Venezuela's diaspora, disrupting travel plans, particularly during the holiday season. Individuals currently visiting Venezuela are experiencing difficulties in returning home.
Juan Carlos Viloria Doria, vice president of Venezuelans in Barranquilla, emphasized the importance of planning and consulting official information sources for those affected. The Colombian Venezuelan migrant community, comprising approximately 2.8 million individuals, continues to monitor the evolving situation closely amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
