Finance
Air Europa to resume limited flights to Venezuela in February
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 9, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 9, 2026
Quick Summary
Air Europa will resume flights to Caracas from Madrid in February after suspending services due to US-Venezuela tensions. Initial flights are set for February 17, 20, and 22.
Air Europa to Restart Limited Flights to Caracas This February
Airline Operations Resuming
MADRID, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Spanish carrier Air Europa will gradually resume flying to Caracas from Madrid this month after the service was suspended in November amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the company said on Monday.
Air Europa's Flight Schedule
It scheduled flights for February 17, 20 and 22, but did not say when its five weekly flights between Madrid and Caracas would fully resume.
Air Europa was among a long list of airlines that halted operations to and from Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over the country, long before a U.S. military strike and raid on January 3.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and transported him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges. President Donald Trump said in late January that he planned to reopen Venezuela's airspace following a discussion with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez.
Other Airlines' Plans
Spain's flag carrier Iberia, which also cancelled flights to Caracas in November, said on January 30 that it planned to resume the operations by April.
Another airline, Plus Ultra, expects to resume service between Madrid and Caracas on March 3, with two weekly flights, the company said in a LinkedIn post on Monday.
(Reporting by Corina PonsEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
Key Takeaways
- •Air Europa will restart flights to Caracas from Madrid in February.
- •Flights were suspended due to US-Venezuela tensions.
- •Initial flights are scheduled for February 17, 20, and 22.
- •Other airlines like Iberia and Plus Ultra also plan to resume flights.
- •US plans to reopen Venezuela's airspace following discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Air Europa to resume limited flights to Venezuela in February
1What are international flights?
International flights are air travel routes that connect different countries, allowing passengers to travel across international borders.
2What is a flight schedule?
A flight schedule is a timetable that outlines the times and routes for airline flights, including departure and arrival times.
3What are U.S. regulations on airlines?
U.S. regulations on airlines include safety standards, operational guidelines, and restrictions that affect how airlines operate, especially in international airspace.
4What is the impact of airline operations on the economy?
Airline operations significantly impact the economy by facilitating trade, tourism, and business travel, contributing to job creation and economic growth.
