Rescission of the Suspension of All Direct Commercial Passenger and Cargo…
April 18, 2026 6:10am
This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer threaten the safety and secu...
This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer threaten the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew and that it is not in the public interest to continue the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela. The U.
5-Second Takeaway
This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer threaten the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew and that it is not in the public interest to continue the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela.
Why This Matters
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What Changed
- Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescinded the May 15, 2019, Order suspending all direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela.
- DHS is in the process of re-establishing commercial air transportation for passenger and cargo operations between the United States and Venezuela and, as discussed further below, conducting individual airport assessments to ensure the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew traveling between the United States and Venezuela for which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has received notification from air carriers desiring to commence service.
- The official abstract outlines the main policy action and its scope.
- The summary describes who is affected and the expected compliance path.
- The notice explains timing and implementation details for the change.
- Federal Register document: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07572/rescission-of-the-suspension-of-all-direct-commercial-passenger-and-cargo-flights-between-the-united
- Federal Register home: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Key Facts
- Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescinded the May 15, 2019, Order suspending all direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela.
- DHS is in the process of re-establishing commercial air transportation for passenger and cargo operations between the United States and Venezuela and, as discussed further below, conducting individual airport assessments to ensure the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew traveling between the United States and Venezuela for which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has received notification from air carriers desiring to commence service.
- The official abstract outlines the main policy action and its scope.
- The summary describes who is affected and the expected compliance path.
Key Numbers
- Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescinded the May 15, 2019, Order suspending all direct commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela.
- Federal Register document: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07572/rescission-of-the-suspension-of-all-direct-commercial-passenger-and-cargo-flights-between-the-united