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First European Flight to Venezuela After Maduro's Capture

Published February 18, 2026, 09:30

The first European flight to Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro landed in Caracas last night, operating a route from Spain. The Air Europa flight marks the resumption of air connections after an interruption caused by the US military operation. President Trump has ordered the reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial flights. Other airlines, including Iberia, TAP, Avianca, COPA, and American Airlines, have also announced the resumption of their flights to the country.