Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Venezuela earthquake forces Caracas hub shutdown; Maiquetía over 100 flight cancellations and Avianca activates protection plan
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, shutting down Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas and cutting short- and long-haul connectivity. More than 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, disrupting links via Bogotá, Panama City and European gateways; Avianca canceled Caracas frequencies and set special passenger flexibility measures through July 1.
