American Airlines Resumes Daily Miami-Caracas Flights After 7-Year Gap

US-Venezuela Passenger Flights Resume

American Airlines resumed daily nonstop service between Miami and Caracas, Venezuela, on April 30, 2026, marking the first commercial U.S. airline flights to the country since 2019. The carrier is operating Embraer E175 aircraft on the route.

Diplomatic Breakthrough Enables Service

The flight resumption follows a significant shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela, directing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration to clear regulatory barriers. The FAA confirmed its support for facilitating the return of regular travel between the two countries.

Route Details

American Airlines is the first U.S. carrier to restore Venezuelan service under the new framework. The daily flights operate subject to ongoing security assessments and regulatory approvals, reconnecting the two countries after a seven-year suspension of commercial aviation links.