Air Canada has suspended its flights to and from Venezuela until further notice because of security concerns. The airline has halted its three weekly services between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas (CCS). In an official statement, Air Canada said that ongoing civil unrest in Venezuela prevents it from guaranteeing safe operations, so flights to Caracas are suspended until conditions improve.
Passengers who were booked on affected flights will be offered alternatives: they can be rebooked on other carriers or receive a full refund. Travelers with upcoming itineraries should monitor communications from Air Canada for the latest updates and contact the airline or their travel agent to confirm options for rebooking or refunds.
The suspension comes amid continued demonstrations in Venezuela directed against the government of President Nicolás Maduro. These events have affected normal air service in and out of the country and led several carriers to reassess operations for the safety of passengers and crew.
Airlines operating in regions with civil unrest typically adjust schedules, cancel flights, or change routing based on security assessments from company operations teams and government advisories. Affected travelers should check entry, exit and transit requirements, as well as any travel advisories issued by their home country’s authorities.
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