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Posted on December 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleIberia has extended its flight suspension to Venezuela until December 31, following safety recommendations amid tensions between Caracas and Washington.
MADRID, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Spanish carrier Iberia on Monday extended the suspension of its flights to Venezuela until December 31, citing a recommendation from Spain's aviation safety agency AESA, as tensions between Caracas and Washington continue to roil commercial aviation.
The decision comes days after Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had halted services following a U.S. aviation warning about a "potentially hazardous situation" in Venezuelan airspace.
Caracas accused the carriers of joining "actions of state terrorism" promoted by the United States.
Owned by International Consolidated Airlines, Iberia said in a statement that affected passengers could change their tickets, rebook to a nearby destination or request a refund, adding that it intended to resume flights "as soon as full safety guarantees are restored".
The airline is among several international carriers that had signalled readiness to return to Caracas once conditions stabilized, but ongoing military activity in the Caribbean has kept most services suspended.
(Reporting by Jesus Calero; Additional reporting by Corina Pons; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
Aviation safety refers to the measures and regulations designed to protect aircraft, passengers, and crew from accidents and incidents during flight operations.
Flight suspension is the temporary halt of airline operations to a specific destination due to safety concerns, regulatory issues, or other operational challenges.
Operating rights are permissions granted to airlines by regulatory authorities to conduct flights to and from specific locations.
Consumer protection in aviation involves regulations and policies that ensure passengers' rights are upheld, including issues related to cancellations, refunds, and safety.
International airlines provide air transport services across countries, facilitating travel and trade while adhering to international aviation regulations.
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