Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have recommenced, marking the first time since 2019. The U.S. Homeland Security Department had previously suspended these flights indefinitely seven years ago, citing security concerns.

<img alt="A pilot leaning out of the cockpit window of a plane and holding a Venezuelan flag" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c6c15c46-8ac4-49cd-99f9-9aa58d0177fb,1777580791528/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C107%2C3216%2C1809%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="The pilot of a U.S. aircraft holds a Venezuelan flag from the cockpit window after landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, Thursday, April 30, 2026, as direct air service between the Unit...