American Airlines to restart flights to Venezuela
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American Airlines announced Thursday it plans to reinstate nonstop service between the U.S. and Venezuela, signaling a broader thaw in commercial and travel ties between the two nations.
American is working with the U.S. federal government on a security assessment and to obtain the necessary permissions.
One of US envoy Richard Grenell's top aims for the visit with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro securing the release of detained Americans.
The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.