After the recovery of some economic indicators in Venezuela, some international companies started talks with the country’s authorities to resume their commercial activities. In this connection, at least 10 airlines, including Air France, Iberia, Gol, Aerolineas Argentinas and the Colombian Avianca have contacted the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Venezuela (INAC) to discuss the possibility of returning to their regular operations in Venezuela.
Humberto Figuera, President of the Venezuelan Airline Association (ALAV) pointed out that the interest of airlines in resuming their activities in the country was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. But with the gradual opening of the airspace, talks with official bodies have been activated.
Figuera recalled that some countries have “legal or diplomatic” impediments to reestablish their routes with Venezuela. “The only countries in which local or Venezuelan airlines cannot operate are Colombia, the Netherlands Antilles and the United States,” he pointed out.
For the lawyer specialized in aeronautical law, Rodolfo Ruiz, he considers the interest of international airlines to return to the Venezuelan market very positive because it is a sign of economic recovery and relaxation of the sanctions imposed on the country by the United States.
Renaissance of air transport sector
Lawyer Ruíz explains that Venezuela is experiencing a renaissance in all its economic sectors and in particular in the air transport or aviation sector, and in his opinion it is a good time to look towards Venezuela.
“There is a kind of awakening in aviation. As part of the aeronautical industry in my country in the legal field, I can say with great responsibility that it is a good time to start looking in Venezuela”, said the lawyer.
The first international airline to return to the country was the Portuguese TAP Air Portugal, with a flight from Lisbon and with 200 passengers on board, it arrived at the Maiquetía International Airport in Caracas on April 21.
While the Brazilian company Gol met on May 3 with the INAC authorities in order to carry out the “strategic plans” that allow the Brazilian company to resume its commercial activities in the country.
For its part, the Colombian Avianca also submitted a “request to the Colombian Civil Aeronautics to resume the Bogotá-Caracas route with a frequency of seven weekly flights.” With the return of this airline, one of the most popular and important routes in the region would be restored due to the proximity between both countries.
M. Rodríguez
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Source: primicia.com.ve
