Six days after powerful back-to-back earthquakes, air travel in and out of Venezuela remains severely restricted, crippling critical supply chains and stranding thousands of residents and foreign nationals. The aviation shutdown has disrupted humanitarian aid delivery and stranded tourists, with no official timeline for reopening routes. Airports in the capital Caracas and coastal cities like Maracaibo remain closed, with debris and infrastructure damage halting operations.

International carriers, including LATAM Airlines and Avianca, have suspended flights indefinitely, citing safety concerns and logistical challenges. The aviation blackout has exacerbated economic instability, as Venezuela relies on imports for 90% of its food and medical supplies. Businesses are scrambling to secure alternative logistics routes, while regulators face pressure to expedite safety assessments.

The aviation crisis underscores Venezuela’s vulnerability to natural disasters amid ongoing political and economic turmoil.