Major airlines announces new flights to huge capital city – passengers could fly in April | World | News

American Airlines has announced that flights between Miami and Caracas are expected to resume as early as April 30. Envoy, a subsidiary of the airline, told the Miami Herald that a daily, non-stop service will operate between the Venezuelan capital and US city. The airline will fly a smaller Embraer-175 plane to access market demand, it said.

American Airlines must also obtain all government approvals and security clearances, and so the April 30 date could be pushed back if these are not acquired in time. Nate Gatten, executive vice president of American Eagle, said: “We are encouraged by the progress we’ve made with both governments.”

The airline already has a major hub at Miami International Airport and is the first to announce plans to resume non-stop flights between Venezuela and the US.

However, getting the flights to take off involves approval by both governments, and both countries need to issue visas more quickly than they currently do.

The Transportation Security Administration also needs to complete and release an audit after sending a team to Caracas in February.

Travellers will be able to fly to Rome, Islamabad, Lahore, Seville, St Louis, Guernsey, Tivat, and Seattle.

Ross Baker, Heathrow’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “Every route launched from Heathrow gives passengers and businesses a new way to explore the world.

“Greater connectivity is something passengers and businesses consistently say they want, which is why Heathrow expansion is so critical.

“It will add new routes and introduce more choice. Our plans will ensure the country gets the infrastructure it needs to stay competitive, connecting the whole of the UK to global growth.”