Federal Register #2026-07572

Rescission of Suspension of Direct Commercial Flights Between the United States and Venezuela

This notice announces the rescission of the suspension of all direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are being procured or mentioned in this notice - Policy Action: - Rescinds previous suspension of direct commercial flights between the U.S. and Venezuela - TSA is conducting security assessments at Venezuelan airports, including Maiqueta Simon Bolvar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas - U.S. Embassy in Caracas and TSA headquarters in Springfield, VA are involved in coordination - Unique Requirements: - TSA airport security assessments are required before resumption of flights - No procurement of goods or services is solicited; this is a regulatory/policy action - Additional Context: - The U.S. International Trade Commission is separately reviewing a Section 337 violation involving certain crafting machines and components, but this is unrelated to the flight policy notice

Description

This notice announces that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer pose a threat to the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew. Consequently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescinded the 2019 order suspending all direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela. DHS is working to re-establish commercial air transportation between the two countries and is conducting individual airport security assessments to ensure safe operations. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and air carriers to resume service.

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