Copa Cuts Venezuela Flights As Airspace Closes To Panamanian Carriers
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Copa Airlines had to cut its flights to Venezuela last week after the Venezuelan Government unilaterally decided to prohibit Panamanian carriers’ access. After eight months of grounded operations, Copa was one of the few airlines in the world to have flights to Venezuela.
Copa Airlines stopped flying to Venezuela, due to the Venezuelan government restrictions. Photo: Getty Images
What did Venezuela do?
According to the Panamanian Government, Venezuela closed its airspace to Panamanian carriers on December 12. That is, it prohibited flights to the only Panamanian airline operating in Venezuela: Copa Airlines. Air Panama only flies domestic routes.