American Airlines restores flights to Caracas after seven years

(CBS, KYMA) - American Airlines announced Monday flights between Miami and Caracas are now available to purchase for the first time since 2019.

The announcement comes after the January capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces.

The airline is now selling tickets for daily nonstop service set to launch April 30, according to a company announcement.

American Airlines operated in Venezuela from 1987 until March 2019, when it suspended service over safety concerns after the U.S. Department of State issued warnings about crime and the detention of American citizens.

The airline was the last major U.S. carrier to fly to Venezuela.