American Airlines has announced plans to resume commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela for the first time in more than six years, pending government approval and security assessments, after the United States moved to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel.

The Fort Worth-based carrier, which last operated flights to Venezuela in 2019 before service was suspended, said it intends to restart daily nonstop service once regulatory clearances are secured. American Airlines described the reinstatement as an opportunity to reconnect passengers for business, leisure and humanitarian travel, as well as to rebuild ties disrupted by years of diplomatic and aviation restrictions.

President Donald Trump’s administration has directed the U.S. Department of Transportation to lift previous restrictions that barred U.S. carriers from flying into Venezuelan airspace, a move that comes after Trump ordered the reopening of commercial airspace following earlier military actions that removed former President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump said Americans would soon be able to travel safely to Venezuela.

American Airlines began operating in Venezuela in 1987 and was the largest U.S. airline in the market prior to the 2019 suspension. The planned resumption of service remains subject to reviews by federal authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), to ensure safety and compliance before flights can resume likely in the coming months