Venezuelan airlines expect direct flights to Peru and Chile to resume soon

Venezuela's airline association (ALAV) anticipates the swift resumption of direct commercial flights to Peru and Chile. Marisela de Loaiza, ALAV's president, stated that the sector expects connectivity to be re-established "soon," coinciding with a broader expansion of air travel within the country.

De Loaiza emphasized the benefits of upgrading regional airports. These improvements aim to connect areas outside Caracas directly with international destinations, thereby easing congestion at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. "The airport currently has certain limitations for taking on more traffic, and it is much more convenient for passengers from the interior to fly from their regions," she explained. She also noted Copa Airlines' strategy to fly to secondary cities.

ALAV reported a significant growth in air activity, with a 33% rise in international flights and a 27% increase in domestic flights in May compared to March. Venezuela currently operates 157 international flights weekly to 13 destinations. Caracas accounts for the vast majority of these operations, with 130 flights, while other regions collectively handle 27 flights. Top international destinations from Caracas include Bogotá (41 flights), Panama City (25), Madrid (17), and Miami (14).

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The airport currently has certain limitations for taking on more traffic, and it is much more convenient for passengers from the interior to fly from their regions.