"Venezuela has banned six international airlines, accusing them of state terrorism after the carriers suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Venezuela's civil aviation authority announced late on Wednesday that Spain's Iberia, Portugal's Tap, Colombia's Avianca, Chile and Brazil's Latam, Brazil's Gol and Turkish Airlines would have their operational permits revoked for joining the actions of state terrorism promoted by the United States government and unilaterally suspending air commercial operations."
"Last week, the FAA warned airlines of a potentially hazardous situation when flying over Venezuela due to a worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around the country. Caracas said the FAA had no jurisdiction over its airspace. The Portuguese foreign affairs minister, Paulo Rangel, on Thursday called Venezuela's decision to revoke the airlines' operating rights totally disproportionate."
Venezuela revoked operational permits for six international carriers — Iberia, Tap, Avianca, Latam, Gol and Turkish Airlines — accusing them of joining United States-promoted state terrorism by unilaterally suspending commercial flights. The US Federal Aviation Administration warned of a potentially hazardous situation over Venezuela due to a worsening security environment and heightened military activity. Caracas rejected FAA jurisdiction over its airspace. Portugal described the revocations as totally disproportionate and sought diplomatic engagement to restore Tap’s rights. The International Air Transport Association reported a 48-hour deadline from Venezuelan authorities to resume flights or lose route rights, while several carriers cancelled services citing security concerns.
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