American Airlines has resumed its nonstop flights between Venezuela and the United States for the first time in seven years, shortly after President Donald Trump ordered his administration to reopen the commercial airspace over the South American country by the end of the day.
The major airline carrier announced on Thursday it would restart flights to Venezuela pending government approval and security assessments.
During his first Cabinet meeting of the year, Trump said it was safe for airlines to do so after speaking with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
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“American citizens will be, very shortly, able to go to Venezuela, and they’ll be safe there,” he said. “They’ll be safe. It’s under very strong control.”
The announcement came less than a month after the U.S. military
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