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Spanish airlines extend suspension of Madrid-Caracas flights amid heightened security risks
Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra will keep their Madrid–Caracas flights suspended after Spain’s aviation regulator warned of escalating military risks in Venezuelan airspace. About 6,000 passengers and time-critical cargo movements are affected, forcing rerouting via third countries and raising costs for businesses with interests in Venezuela. The move underscores how regional security issues can up-end Spain’s long-haul connectivity and complicate corporate travel planning.
Belgian general strike grounds Brussels flights, prompting Spanish carriers to activate rebooking policies
A nationwide strike in Belgium has forced Brussels Airport to cancel all departing flights on 26 November, leading Iberia and Air Europa to cancel or rebook Madrid–Brussels services. Spanish business travellers face rerouting and potential visa-transit issues, while pharma cargo is being diverted by road.