Venezuela has imposed an immediate ban on six major international airlines—Iberia, TAP Portugal, Gol, Latam, Avianca, and Turkish Airlines—after they failed to resume flights within a 48-hour deadline set by the government. The airlines had temporarily suspended operations to Caracas following a US warning of ‘heightened military activity’ in the region. The Venezuelan government, angered by the suspensions, accused the carriers of aligning with ‘state terrorism’ promoted by the US. The ban has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers, with more expected to be affected.