🔗 Share this article Venezuela Delivers Ultimatum to International Airlines: Resume Flights or Face Consequences Aviation image credit Venezuela has delivered a stern warning to global carriers, demanding they restart operations to the country in the next two days or risk losing their operating licenses. Carriers Halt Operations Following American Alert Several major airlines suspended their flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator raised concerns about increased military activity in the region. The warning came as the US government increased tensions by deploying military assets to the Caribbean region, including what sources indicate as significant military presence. Affected Airlines Carriers from Spain: Iberia South American airline: Gol Airlines Chilean company: Latam Airlines Colombian airline: Avianca Portuguese operator: TAP Air Portugal Turkish carrier: Turkish Airlines "Rescinding airlines' clearance would only increase Venezuela's isolation," warned the global aviation body. Security Concerns American aviation warning specifically mentioned concerns about operating in the Maiquetía region, citing deteriorating security conditions and heightened defense activities. Maiquetía airport, which handles capital city flights, has seen dramatically decreased global connectivity despite certain carriers maintaining services. Aviation Reaction Industry groups have requested Venezuelan authorities to remove the ultimatum, cautioning that further reduction in connectivity would harm the country. Industry representatives stressed that participating carriers had only temporarily suspended operations and remained committed to restoring services when situation stabilizes. Escalating Conflict US-Venezuela relations have deteriorated amid American naval deployments in the region, which Washington claims aims to fight narcotics trade. Recent military actions have included numerous interventions against alleged narcotics shipments in regional seas since the beginning of fall. Leadership Conflict Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has strongly condemned both the military strikes and American deployment, alleging the US of attempting to overthrow him. In public comments, Maduro asserted that "They will not defeat Venezuela, our strength is unmatched." The United States has consistently labeled Maduro as an undemocratic ruler, citing disputed re-election that international observers deemed flawed. Amid conflicts, US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of direct talks with Maduro, suggesting that "eventually, we will talk with him."