United Airlines will resume daily non-stop flights between its Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport hub and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport from August 11, restoring a key air link between the US and Venezuela after nearly a decade.
The carrier previously operated services between the two countries for more than 20 years before suspending flights in June 2017. The reinstated route is expected to strengthen commercial ties, create new business opportunities and make travel easier for families reconnecting across the region.
From Houston, United currently operates up to 100 daily flights to more than 50 destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean, while also providing onward connections to over 180 destinations worldwide. Later this year, the airline is also set to open its new US$2 billion Terminal B development in Houston, featuring 22 new mainline gates and the largest United Club in the airline’s network.
The route to Venezuela will be operated using a Boeing 737 MAX 8 equipped with seatback entertainment screens at every seat, Bluetooth connectivity, expanded cabin storage and forthcoming Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity.
Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances at United Airlines, said the relaunch would help strengthen both economic and cultural links across the Americas while reinforcing Houston’s role as a major gateway to the region.
