"Andreina Crepsac, 29, had been counting down the days for weeks. She had bought her ticket in early October: departure on December 17, return on January 7. This was not just another trip. Since arriving in Madrid almost six years ago, she has only returned to Venezuela once, at Christmas. This would be the second time, and it had special meaning: for the first time in years, her whole family was going to be together. Her parents would travel from Venezuela,"
"The cancellation and reduction of flights between Spain and Venezuela accelerated at the end of November following a series of warnings. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement about deteriorating conditions in Venezuelan airspace and recommending extreme caution in view of the risks to civil aviation. As a result, several international airlines suspended or reduced their operations. In Spain, Iberia extended the suspension of its flights to Caracas until at least December 31."
A planned family reunion for a Venezuelan emigrant in Madrid was upended when multiple airlines suspended Spain–Venezuela routes after safety warnings about Venezuelan airspace. The FAA warned of deteriorating conditions, prompting carriers to suspend or reduce operations and leaving Madrid–Caracas daily connections largely halted. Iberia extended its suspension to at least December 31, and other carriers stopped the route, eliminating dozens of weekly flights. Affected travelers have not received refunds, face lengthy claim processes, and must choose refunds or future tickets; some abandoned claims or bought alternative routes via Colombia to reach Venezuela by road.
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