Latam CANCELS Lima-Caracas flights until August 31 due to diplomatic crisis with Venezuela

Following the recent decision of the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) of Venezuela, this Wednesday, July 31, through a statement published on its social networks, LATAM Airlines Peru reported the temporary suspension of flights between Peru and Venezuela, from July 31 to August 31, 2024.

“LATAM Airlines Peru informs that the Venezuelan aeronautical authority has determined the temporary suspension of all flights between Peru and Venezuela from July 31 to August 31 of this year. In this line, We are forced to temporarily suspend flights between Lima and Caracas “during this period,” the document reads.

It should be noted that this measure taken by the airline is due to the latest statement from INAC, where they announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Venezuela with Panama and the Dominican Republic.

In addition, LATAM In an attempt to reduce the impact that this decision will have on its passengers, it is offering commercial flexibility for changes and returns at no additional cost.

“Given this situation, beyond our control, and in order to provide the greatest possible protection to our passengers, Trade flexibilities have been defined for changes and/or returns without any additional cost, which can be managed from the “My trips” section on LATAM.com.”

What is the phone number for Latam Peru?

The LATAM Airlines customer service phone number in Peru is (01) 213 8200. For calls made from outside the country, you must dial (+51) 1 213 8200.

What is the current political relationship between Peru and Venezuela?

Through a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made public that Peru is currently coordinating efforts with other countries in the region to protect Peruvian interests and those of its citizens in Venezuela, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

“The Government is coordinating with like-minded countries the protection of the interests of Peru and the interests of Peruvian citizens in Venezuela in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Likewise, it will continue to deploy efforts to serve the Venezuelan community residing in our country,” the letter reads.

As recalled, on July 30, the Government of Peru expressed that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela decided to break diplomatic relations with the country. “The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has decided to break diplomatic relations with the Republic of Peru, based on Article 45 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961,” said Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil on his X account (formerly Twitter).