“I’m Very Excited” – Direct Commercial Flights From United States To Venezuela Resume For First Time In 7 Years

The first direct commercial flight from the United States to Venezuela since 2019 departed on Thursday morning.

American Airlines operated a flight from Miami to Caracas, which departed at 10:16 a.m. ET and landed at Simon Bolivar International Airport at 1:36 p.m. local time.

The flight follows the U.S. formally reopening its embassy in Caracas and restoring full diplomatic relations with the country.

Fox News provided coverage:

JUST IN: For the first time in 7 YEARS, there is a direct US commercial flight out of Miami to none other than Caracas, VENEZUELA

Thanks to President Donald J. Trump!

It’s taking off in the coming hour!

“Something you haven’t seen up on the board in 7 years: Caracas,… pic.twitter.com/bydYHXHovk

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 30, 2026

More from the Associated Press:

“I’m very excited to go and see the family and I’m looking forward to see the country,” said passenger Lennart Ochoa of Miami shortly before boarding.