Venezuela: Aserca Airlines ends services May 22

Event

The Venezuelan carrier Aserca Airlines announced on Tuesday, May 22, that it was suspending all operations definitively, effective immediately. The airline had operated domestic flights within Venezuela as well as international flights to Aruba, Curacao, and the Dominican Republic. The reason for the sudden closure was not specified, but was likely due to the financial and economic crises that have devastated the country in recent years.

Context

Aserca Airlines had been one of the few airlines still serving Venezuela. International airlines including American Airlines, Avianca, Iberia, Air France, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Air Canada, LATAM, and AeroMexico have suspended or reduced services to and from Venezuela in recent years due to currency exchange issues combined with low demand and deteriorating security conditions.

Advice

Individuals in Venezuela are advised to make alternative travel plans.