American Airlines resumes Miami-Caracas service after seven years

On April 26, 2026, American Airlines reinstated its daily service connecting Miami and Caracas, utilizing a 76-seat Embraer aircraft operated by its subsidiary, Envoy Air. This route had been inactive for over seven years. The revival comes in the wake of the US capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, leading to improved diplomatic relations. Economy one-way tickets are priced from $800, while business class fares start at $1,490. A second daily flight is anticipated by late May. Venezuelan airlines are still prohibited from operating in the US due to the FAA's Category 2 safety classification and other limitations. Laser Airlines has proposed a solution via US carrier Global X, known for operating ICE deportation flights. Gabriel Leigh's article in Monocle discusses the political and business implications.