US President Donald Trump has warned airlines and pilots to respect Venezuelan airspace “It will remain completely closed.” It was raised suspicion Of travelers who have suspended flights to and from Spain, as they express in their constant inquiries on social media networks.
For now, Spanish companies are still waiting to hear if the government’s Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) extends the notice it issued on November 24 – which is in effect until Monday – to avoid flying to the region, although Air Europa… It has already announced that it has also canceled the Madrid-Caracas frequencies on December 2.
In fact, in response to traveler questions addressed to the official Air Europe account at X, the airline posted the following message this Saturday: “At this time, flights to/from Venezuela are canceled until December 2nd. “If the situation in Venezuela does not improve, flights will continue to be cancelled.”
In order for users to be able to modify their plans, Air Europa has made special conditions such as free date change on its flights up to and including 28 February 2026; Free rerouting to and from Medellin and Bogotá (Colombia) or Panama; Coupon or refund.
In the case of Iberia, the company issued “flexibility” for flights.
Therefore, if you travel between 24 November 2025 and 31 January 2026, with departure/destination point Caracas on flights operated by Iberia and the ticket is purchased on the website or in Cerveberia until 26 November, The customer may change the date of his travel reservation until next February 28.
Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport and the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) of Venezuela announced their decision to specifically cancel the license of Iberia, in addition to the licenses of the Portuguese company TAP, the Colombian Avianca, the Colombian LATAM, the Turkish Airlines, and the Brazilian GOL.
But the full scope of this cancellation, which would limit Venezuela’s air connectivity, Already greatly diminished, it remains to be seen.
The fact that Iberia – like Air Europe or Plus Ultra – has suspended its flights to Venezuela is due to the notification (“notam”, in aviation slang) from the Spanish aviation authority, which specifies the risk of flying in that area, recalls Roma Andreu, professor at EAE Business School.
These notifications “It is usually followed, and in the case of prohibitions, it is obligatory.”. If they are recommendations, “airlines can ignore them, but if they have an accident or accident, they will be liable.”
Therefore, suspending flights with that country “is the right measure to ensure the safety of passengers, aircraft and crews,” confirms this expert, who believes that with time, “everything will become smooth.”
For their part, Plus Ultra’s sources indicate that they are currently following the recommendation of the Spanish Aviation Authority, and are waiting for the extension (or not) of the said “notam” to evaluate it in real time.
On 24 November, the last two planes from Caracas landed in Madrid, one from Air Europe and the other from Plus Ultra. Since then, there have been no regular flights between the two countries.
The cancellation of flights may affect about 15,000 passengers per week, according to industry sources, especially at a time of year like the current one, when passenger traffic between the two sides of the Atlantic is more intense due to the proximity of Christmas.