FAA WARNS OF INCREASED SECURITY RISKS IN OR AROUND VENEZUELA
December 5, 2025
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On November 21, 2025, the FAA issued an advisory warning to carriers operating in the Maiquetia Flight Information Region (i.e., Venezuela) due to evolving security risks and increased military activity in the region. To safeguard civil aviation from potential risks to aircraft at all altitudes, U.S. air carriers must provide the FAA with at least 72 hours advance notice of any planned flights overflying Venezuela. While the FAA did not prohibit carriers from overflying Venezuela enroute to Latin American countries, American and Delta voluntarily suspended Venezuelan overflights. Since issuance of the warning, TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Iberia, Gol, and Caribbean Airlines have all indefinitely suspended flights to Venezuela, with Turkish Airlines suspending flights until November 28th. The advisory will remain in effect until February 19, 2026.
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