Avianca is the latest airline to suspend service to Venezuela

Avianca will suspend flights to Venezuela next month, joining other major carriers that have cut off access to the South American nation engulfed in violent political protests and economic chaos. Avianca will stop its twice-daily flights between Caracas and Bogota as well as an almost daily flight to Lima Aug 16, the company said, citing Venezuela’s need to improve airport infrastructure and adapt to international security standards. “After more than 60 years of continuous service to Venezuela, we regret having to make this difficult decision,” CE Hernan Rincon said. “But it’s our obligation to guarantee operational security.” Venezuelans will now find it even harder to travel abroad, with the country practically cut off from the rest of Latin America on major carriers except for flights to Panama City operated by Copa. <br/>