Copa Airlines anuncia un vuelo diario a Maracaibo, Venezuela, a partir del 20 de diciembre
Tras un vuelo de prueba el martes al Aeropuerto Internacional La Chinita, en Maracaibo, "la Aerolínea ha determinado que operar hacia este aeropuerto es seguro y confiable".
TL;DR
- Copa Airlines will operate daily flights between Panama and Maracaibo, Venezuela, starting December 20th.
- Flights to Caracas are suspended until at least January 15th due to operational risks and runway issues.
- The decision to resume flights to Maracaibo follows a successful test flight and assessment of safety systems.
- Copa Airlines is increasing flight frequencies to Cúcuta, Colombia, to provide alternative travel options.
- The suspension of flights to Caracas has been extended multiple times since December 4th.
- The FAA has urged caution when flying over Venezuela and the southern Caribbean due to a potentially dangerous situation.
- The US has deployed military aircraft in the Caribbean as part of its anti-drug strategy, which Venezuela views as a threat.