The airline could resume the route as early as this month.

18:04, Thu, Apr 9, 2026 Updated: 18:05, Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Passenger airplane flying above clouds during sunset

A major airline will resume a route to South America. (Image: Getty)

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."

Boeing 777 at Heathrow airport

American Airlines announced the new route. (Image: Getty)

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.

Closer to home, Heathrow Airport announced new services that will connect passengers to destinations across Europe, North America and Asia, offering more choice for both holidaymakers and business travellers.

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.

"Whether travelling for work or leisure, we are proud to collaborate with our airline partners to open up opportunities for passengers, exporters and importers.

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"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."