American Airlines is stopping flights to Venezuela because of safety concerns after the pilots’ union told its members to refuse to work the flights, AP reported.
American Airlines suspends flights to Venezuela
“American will not operate to countries we don’t consider safe,” said spokesman Ross Feinstein.
The airline’s decision followed a union president’s order Thursday night that American Airlines pilots refuse Venezuela assignments.
Daniel Carey of the Allied Pilots Association noted that the State Department issued a warning about crime and detention of American citizens in Venezuela. The U.S. pulled its last diplomats out of the country Thursday.
Carey closed his memo by writing, “To reiterate: Do not accept any trips to Venezuela."