American Airlines updates timing for Venezuela service

American Airlines continues to work closely with regulators on reinstating nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela. When all government approvals and security checks are complete, American plans to offer daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas, Venezuela (CCS), with Embraer 175 aircraft starting as soon as April 30. Envoy, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, will operate the service.

“American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress we’ve made with both governments,” said American’s Executive Vice President of American Eagle, Corporate Real Estate and Government Affairs Nate Gatten. “We are grateful for the efforts of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the entire administration to help us reconnect the U.S. with Venezuela. Our return wouldn’t be possible without this strong partnership.”

The Embraer 175 is a dual-class aircraft that offers the opportunity to upgrade passengers’ travel experience with a premium cabin and features customer-friendly amenities including Wi-Fi and in-seat power.

“American’s Miami hub is the preeminent U.S. gateway to Latin America, and our service to Venezuela is a key part of our history and our future,” said American’s Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper. “Our commitment to connecting Venezuela with the U.S. spans more than 30 years, and we look forward to the new opportunities for commerce and strengthened ties with family and friends that our service will provide.”

American started operating in Venezuela in 1987 and served as the largest U.S airline in the country before suspending service in 2019. American connects more destinations nonstop to the U.S. than any other airline across the Caribbean and Latin America, providing crucial nonstop links for decades that have enabled business, family and friends, leisure and humanitarian travel.