American Airlines plans more flights to Venezuela in Latin America reshuffle

American Airlines is adding flights from Florida to Venezuela at the end of the year, an addition that contrasts with moves made by several international airlines that have halted or reduced service due to economic and political turmoil in the country. The airline will offer thrice-weekly service starting Dec 19 from Miami to Caracas. The airline already has 2 daily departures from Miami to Caracas. The airline added the flights because the Miami-Caracas route "has continued to perform well," a spokeswoman said, adding that the new flights will bring American's weekly service from Miami to Caracas to 17 flights. The airline also has a daily flight from Miami to Maracaibo, Venezuela, but its service to the country is still far less than the nearly 50 flights a week it used to operate. <br/>