Laser Airlines resumes international flights to Bogotá, Madrid and Santo Domingo from Anzoátegui, Venezuela, and is scheduled to resume flights to the United States in the coming weeks.

Laser Airlines has resumed international flights to Bogotá, Madrid, and Santo Domingo from Anzoátegui, Venezuela, operating temporarily from the Aeropuerto Internacional General José Antonio Anzoátegui in Barcelona, Aragua state. The decision follows measures taken to maintain air connectivity after the temporary closure of the Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar in Maiquetía. The airline announced the resumption of its operations on July 8, following the completion of inspections of aircraft that had been stationed in Maiquetía after a double earthquake affecting La Guaira state. The operation was coordinated with aviation authorities to establish an alternative route ensuring continuity of international services to Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. For the flight route between Venezuela and Colombia, flights to Bogotá will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Departures from Barcelona are scheduled for 9:00 a.m., arriving in Bogotá at 10:00 a.m. Return flights will depart Bogotá at 11:30 a.m. and land in Barcelona at 2:30 p.m. For the connection with Madrid, flights will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. From the Spanish capital, flights will take off at 10:55 a.m. and arrive in Barcelona at 2:10 p.m. Return journeys will depart Madrid at 5:00 p.m. and arrive back in Madrid at 8:35 a.m. the following day. The route to Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, operates on Wednesdays and Sundays, with departures from Barcelona at 10:00 a.m. and return flights from Santo Domingo landing at 1:20 p.m. Laser Airlines advised passengers to consult travel agencies or their official customer service channels for possible updates regarding this temporary operation, which is being implemented while activities at Maiquetía airport resume to normal levels. The resumption of these flights marks a step toward restoring regular air traffic routes affected by recent seismic activity. The earthquakes in La Guaira state disrupted operations at Maiquetía, leading to the temporary suspension of commercial flights. As part of recovery efforts, Laser Airlines conducted inspections of its fleet before initiating the new schedule. The move comes amid ongoing discussions around the status of commercial aviation in Venezuela. Delcy Rodríguez, the vice president of the National Assembly, addressed rumors surrounding the reopening of commercial flights, stating that such information was unfounded. Her comments underscored the government’s stance on maintaining control over domestic and international air transport. Passengers traveling through these routes should remain informed about potential changes, as the situation continues to evolve. The airline emphasized that the current schedule is subject to adjustment based on operational conditions at Maiquetía. Travelers are encouraged to check official sources for the latest updates prior to booking. As the country works to stabilize its infrastructure and restore normalcy, the resumption of international flights represents a small but meaningful sign of progress. While challenges persist, the continuation of air services highlights the resilience of the industry and the commitment of airlines to serve their customers despite difficult circumstances.