First U.S.-Venezuela Flight in 7 Years Lands Today

0:00On April 30th, yo, check this, after seven long years, the first direct commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela touches down in Caracas today, April 30th, 2026. It's Flight AA-3599, run by Envoy Air, a branch of American Airlines, leaving Miami at 10.16 a.m. in landing three hours. Later, this all kicked off after the U.S. NAV Nicolas Maduro and a bold nighttime raid on his Caracas spot back in early January, flipping the script on, relations. Just a month ago, the U.S. reopened its embassy there too, restoring full diplomatic ties. For folks with family ties or business dreams, this is huge millions fledven as well as crisis before, and travelers have been stuck on indirect routes. Through other Latin spots, since ties snapped in 2019. American Airlines was the last U.S. carrier flying there, pulling out that year after Delta and United bailed in 2017. Now, a second daily flight from Miami to Caracas drops May 21st.

1:04Late January, President Trump told Acting President Delsey Rodriguez he'd unlocked Venezuela in airspace, assuring Americans it's safe to head down, and visit. With these flights firing up, doors are swing wide for reunions and fresh opportunities, signaling a real fall in U.S. Venezuela vibes. Still news, powered by AI, this is U.S. News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.