Russia Confirms No Ban on Venezuela Flights; Nordwind, Conviasa Operations
Key Points
- 1Russia's Transport Ministry confirmed on December 1 that no ban on flights to Venezuela is currently planned, ensuring continued air connectivity.
- 2Nordwind Airlines will proceed with its scheduled return flight for tourists from Margarita Island, Porlamar, back to Russia.
- 3Venezuelan carrier Conviasa operated a flight from St. Petersburg to Caracas on November 30 and has not announced any service cancellations.
The Russian Transport Ministry has officially stated that it does not plan to impose any prohibitions on flights to Venezuela. Nikolay Shestakov, an official spokesman for the ministry, confirmed this position, emphasizing that Russian aviation authorities are maintaining communication with the Russian Foreign Ministry on the matter. This announcement provides clarity regarding air travel between the two nations.
Despite recent speculation, scheduled air services are continuing without disruption. Nordwind Airlines is set to operate a return flight for tourists from Margarita Island, departing from Porlamar, Venezuela, back to Russia. Furthermore, the Venezuelan air carrier Conviasa successfully completed a passenger flight from St. Petersburg to Caracas on November 30, with Pulkovo Airport confirming its departure. Shestakov also noted that Conviasa has not announced any cancellations for its services.
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