American Airlines made history with the first nonstop flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years. Flight 3599 departed Miami (MIA) at 10:11 a.m. bound for Caracas (CCS). The departure included a celebration at the gate where American welcomed passengers on this milestone flight. The flight will also serve as the inaugural flight for American’s special America250 livery aircraft.

American’s industry-leading network grows stronger

American first began service to Venezuela in 1987 before suspending flights in 2019. For more than 30 years, American served as the leading U.S. airline in the country, helping connect people, businesses and communities. The resumption of this service is part of the airline’s commitment as the largest airline between the U.S. and Latin America and the Caribbean to provide travelers with comprehensive access to the region.

Starting May 21, American will introduce a second daily service between MIA and CCS, also with Envoy-operated Embraer 175 aircraft. The E175 is a dual-class regional jet featuring a premium cabin and free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T.

With two daily flights, customers have more opportunities to tailor their itineraries to fit their needs best. American’s hub at MIA is the best in the industry for connecting the United States with Venezuela, providing more than 85 destinations convenient one-stop access to CCS, including from Orlando, Florida (MCO), Houston (IAH), New York (LGA) and more.

Tickets are available for purchase on both flights at aa.com or through American’s mobile app.