Venezuela airports operational except Caracas after earthquakes

A powerful double earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 188 dead and 1,520 injured, according to official reports. The nation's main airport, serving Caracas, remains closed due to severe damage, while other international airports are operational.

Air travel disruptions

The president of ALAV, Marisela De Loaiza, stated that all international airports are operational except Maiquetía, citing a bulletin from INAC that has not been made public Source: elnacionalve. As a result, Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra canceled their Madrid-Caracas flights for Thursday. Copa Airlines initially canceled all flights to Caracas, and later to Barquisimeto, Valencia, and Barcelona, but later resumed services to those three cities Source: infobae.

Casualties and damage

The earthquakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused significant destruction. As of Thursday, official tallies report 2,927 affected families, 157 missing, 200 trapped, 250 damaged buildings, and eight affected hospitals Source: elnacionalve. Additionally, 138 aftershocks have been recorded. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared several areas, including La Guaira, as disaster zones.