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Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause

Envoy Air, American's wholly owned regional carrier, has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for exemption authority to operate scheduled Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo passenger services under the American Eagle brand, seeking to restart U.S.–Venezuela routes after a seven‑year suspension.

Discovered 2026-02-13T10:18:56.303040-08:00 | 2026-02-13T10:18:56.303040-08:00

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  • Envoy’s filing would restore direct Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo connectivity after a seven‑year suspension, reopening a commercially significant US–Venezuela market and altering capacity and connecting flows at Miami; other carriers are already filing or restarting Venezuela services (filing or restarting Venezuela services).
  • Service remains contingent on DOT exemption and security assessments; prior American applications and recent FAA warnings and carrier suspensions show regulatory and operational risks that could affect timing, crew/insurance requirements and commercial viability (previous American application and FAA warnings/carrier suspensions).

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