Spanish airlines suspend Venezuela flights after earthquake damages Caracas airport

hosteltur.com (Spanish)

Spanish airlines Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra have suspended flights to Venezuela due to a major earthquake. The double earthquake, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, caused significant damage to Caracas' Simón Bolívar International Airport, forcing its closure. At least 32 people have died and 700 are injured. The airport sustained structural damage, including to its terminal, pedestrian bridges, and access roads, complicating the resumption of commercial operations.


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