"It's a critical milestone in strengthening the United States relationship with Venezuela and unleashing economic opportunity in both countries," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. "The future of air travel between the United States and Venezuela has never been brighter. We can't wait to expand on this progress and bring more flights online in the coming months." Transportation Undersecretary Ryan McCormack said, "This flight will directly contribute to Venezuela's economic recovery. USDOT looks forward to continuing to work with our Venezuelan counterparts to build on this strong foundation and unlock additional opportunities." | 
