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Diahuebs, 7 September 2023 AWEMainta LOCAL NEWS 25
Venezuela to Connect
with Aruba via Conviasa
IN an exciting development for travelers and the aviation Rutaca Airlines has inaugurated its flight route from
industry, Venezuela is set to establish a new connection with Tocumen International Airport in Panama City to Venezuela.
the island of Aruba through its flagship airline, Conviasa. This route includes departures from Puerto Ordaz, a layover
While the precise launch date remains unspecified, Conviasa in Caracas, and a final destination of Panama. Rutaca offers
has indicated that the commencement of operations is immi- two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, utilizing
nent, hinting at an exciting new chapter in regional travel. Boeing 737-300 aircraft with a capacity of 160 passengers.
This announcement comes on the heels of another signifi- Copa Airlines is also bolstering its presence in Venezuela,
cant development in the region: the introduction of flights to increasing its weekly flights from 21 to 24, serving the cities
Curacao by the airline Laser. These connections are opening of Caracas, Valencia, Maracaibo, and Barcelona. This expan-
up Dutch territories to greater accessibility from Venezuela, sion reflects the airline industry’s commitment to supporting
strengthening ties and opportunities for travel and trade. and facilitating tourism in the region.
Conviasa has further detailed its plans to initiate formal These developments signal a renewed momentum in the avia-
operations to the Juan Vicente Gómez Airport in San Antonio tion sector, which plays a pivotal role in connecting nations,
del Táchira on September 15th of this month. The airline fostering economic growth, and promoting tourism. The
had already conducted a successful test flight on August enhanced connectivity between Venezuela and its regional
23rd using an ATR42-420 aircraft. This expansion marks a neighbors is a promising sign of the continued recovery and
milestone for the airport, which had, until now, exclusively growth of the travel industry, offering new opportunities for
served Estelar Airlines, with their flights set to begin on travelers and businesses alike.
October 2nd, alongside Conviasa.
As the world gradually emerges from the challenges posed
The month of September is indeed shaping up as a pivotal by the global pandemic, the expansion of flight routes and
one for the aviation sector in the region. Iberia, the Spanish frequencies is a testament to the resilience and adaptability
carrier, is increasing its weekly flights from three to five to of the aviation sector. These developments not only facili-
Caracas, offering more travel options for those wishing to tate travel but also contribute to strengthening ties between
visit Venezuela. nations and promoting economic development in the region.
