• Trump announces reopening of commercial airspace over Venezuela for Americans.
• American Airlines plans to resume flights after three years of suspension.
• State Department maintains a high travel advisory despite the reopening announcement.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he will reopen all commercial airspace over Venezuela, informing acting President Delcy Rodriguez of the move. Trump stated that American citizens will be able to visit Venezuela soon, assuring them of their safety while traveling. He directed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and military leaders to facilitate the opening by the end of the day, highlighting a shift in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, which has been under strict travel restrictions since 2019, according to Indiatimes and LA Times.

In addition, Trump's administration has communicated to Congress its intent to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, which has been closed since diplomatic relations soured in 2019. The State Department is sending temporary staff to handle limited diplomatic functions, which marks a significant step towards restoring relations following the U.S. military actions that overthrew former President Nicolás Maduro. American Airlines, which last flew to Venezuela in 2019, announced plans to resume non-stop flights as part of the reopening efforts, as reported by Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.

Despite Trump's optimistic announcement regarding air travel, the State Department has upheld its travel advisory for Venezuela, categorizing it as "Do not travel" due to risks such as wrongful detention and kidnapping. This advisory has been a critical concern since military tensions increased surrounding the Venezuelan government, with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration previously warning pilots about flying in the region due to military activity. This tension led to international airlines halting flights to Venezuela, according to LA Times and South China Morning Post.