Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans can soon visit
The Hindu
Trump announces reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel, allowing Americans to visit soon amid ongoing safety concerns.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday (January 29, 2026) he has informed Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, that he will open up all commercial airspace over the Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit.
Mr. Trump said he instructed his transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and U.S. military leaders to take steps to open the airspace for travel by the end of the day.
“American citizens will be very shortly able to go to Venezuela, and they'll be safe there,” the Republican President said.
Venezuela's government did not immediately comment.
While the State Department continued to warn Americans against travelling to Venezuela, at least one U.S. airline announced its intention to soon resume direct flights between the countries.
American Airlines was the last U.S. airline flying to Venezuela when it suspended flights in 2019 that it operated between Miami and the capital, Caracas, as well as the oil hub city of Maracaibo.
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