Venezuela has temporarily suspended permits from six major airlines amid an FAA warning. Following the loss of six major airlines’ permits to operate in the South American country, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is now urging the Venezuelan government to reconsider.
The airlines that have lost their permit
The airlines that have lost their permit to fly in and out of Venezuela include Iberia (Spain), TAP Portugal, Avianca (Colombia), LATAM Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol (Brazil), after “joining the actions of state terrorism promoted by the United States government and unilaterally suspending commercial air operations”.
This comes amid the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) deeming Venezuela unsafe and warning that flying to and from the area would be a ‘potentially hazardous situation’.
Precautions in the region are being taken since U.S. military forces were deployed in nearby Caribbean Islands after rising tension between the US and Venezuelan governments.
The Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has said in a statement following the FAA’s warning, “The national government, in a sovereign decision, told the companies: if you do not resume flights in 48 hours, do not resume them any more. You keep your planes, and we will keep our dignity.”
The IATA and the airlines have expressed their willingness to ‘cooperate with the appropriate authorities to seek solutions to ensure air safety and preserve Venezuela’s connectivity with the world.’ They have also urged the government authorities to provide timely clarification on the recommendations and conditions that have been communicated and which have resulted in the temporary suspension of services to and from Venezuela.
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