American Airlines returns to Venezuela with its first Miami-Caracas flight
American Airlines made history today with the first nonstop flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years, when flight 3599 departed Miami International Airport at 10:11 a.m. bound for Caracas (CCS). The departure included a celebration at the gate where American welcomed passengers on this milestone flight. The departure also served as the inaugural flight for American’s special America250 livery aircraft.
American first began service to Venezuela in 1987 before suspending flights in 2019. For more than 30 years, American served as the leading U.S. airline in the country, helping connect people, businesses, and communities. The resumption of this service is part of the airline’s commitment as the largest airline between the U.S. and Latin America and the Caribbean to provide travelers with comprehensive access to the region.
Starting May 21, American will introduce a second daily flight between MIA and CCS, also operated by Envoy with Embraer 175 aircraft. The E175 is a dual-class regional jet featuring a premium cabin and free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T.
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $212 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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