Air Europa cancels July, August flights between Spain and Venezuela

Air Europa has announced the cancellation of multiple flights connecting Spain and Venezuela for July and August 2026. The airline cited unforeseen operational limitations within Venezuela's air infrastructure as the reason for these disruptions.

Specifically, flights UX071 (Madrid-Valencia) and UX072 (Valencia-Madrid) on July 17, 19, 26, and 31 are canceled due to operational issues at Valencia's terminal. Additionally, flights UX071 (Madrid-Caracas) and UX072 (Caracas-Madrid) scheduled for August 7 and 14 are also affected.

These cancellations follow a temporary rerouting of flights to Valencia's Arturo Michelena International Airport. This rerouting was a contingency measure due to the precautionary closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, which sustained structural damage from earthquakes on June 24. The increased technical demands at the Carabobo airport have now forced further adjustments to Air Europa's flight schedule.

Air Europa expressed regret for the inconvenience and outlined a special policy for affected passengers. Options include changing routes to Medellín or Bogotá in Colombia, or to Panama City, at no extra charge, for travel until October 31, 2026. Passengers can also opt for a travel credit for future purchases or a full refund processed through their travel agency or the airline's customer service channels.