The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 16 re-circulated an advisory first issued last month, warning U.S. airlines of a “worsening security situation” in Venezuelan airspace. The notice emphasizes that threats may materialize at all altitudes—including during overflight—as the United States conducts a major naval deployment in the southern Caribbean.
While the text of the NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) remains unchanged, its re-issuance signals heightened concern that hostilities between U.S. forces and military units loyal to President Nicolás Maduro could spill over into commercial corridors. Carriers such as American, United and Delta had already suspended service to Caracas in 2019, but several cargo airlines continue to file routes through the Curaçao FIR for fuel efficiency; they must now weigh longer routings against insurance exclusions.
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Corporate travel managers with personnel connecting through Bogotá, Panama City or Punta Cana should verify that itineraries avoid Venezuelan airspace. Under most corporate duty-of-care policies, overflight of no-fly zones invalidates standard insurance coverage unless a specific waiver is obtained.
Because rerouted journeys often introduce new layovers or transit points, organizations may suddenly face unfamiliar visa or entry requirements. VisaHQ’s platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) lets travel coordinators instantly check documentation needs, secure visas online, and receive real-time regulatory updates—providing an efficient safety net when flight paths change at short notice.
For employers with Venezuelan subsidiaries, the advisory may complicate shipment of high-value replacement parts or confidential documents that previously transited via air cargo. Logistics teams should explore maritime or Miami–Bogotá–ground options where time permits.
While the text of the NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) remains unchanged, its re-issuance signals heightened concern that hostilities between U.S. forces and military units loyal to President Nicolás Maduro could spill over into commercial corridors. Carriers such as American, United and Delta had already suspended service to Caracas in 2019, but several cargo airlines continue to file routes through the Curaçao FIR for fuel efficiency; they must now weigh longer routings against insurance exclusions.
Corporate travel managers with personnel connecting through Bogotá, Panama City or Punta Cana should verify that itineraries avoid Venezuelan airspace. Under most corporate duty-of-care policies, overflight of no-fly zones invalidates standard insurance coverage unless a specific waiver is obtained.
Because rerouted journeys often introduce new layovers or transit points, organizations may suddenly face unfamiliar visa or entry requirements. VisaHQ’s platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) lets travel coordinators instantly check documentation needs, secure visas online, and receive real-time regulatory updates—providing an efficient safety net when flight paths change at short notice.
For employers with Venezuelan subsidiaries, the advisory may complicate shipment of high-value replacement parts or confidential documents that previously transited via air cargo. Logistics teams should explore maritime or Miami–Bogotá–ground options where time permits.
