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Maiquetía Airport and La Guaira port recovery progress

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Following the June 24, 2026, earthquakes that devastated Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, the facility has transitioned from cargo-only ~~services, which resumed in early August,~~ services to full commercial passenger operations. While the airport initially reopened at 25% capacity using modular metal structures and ~~tents in the parking area,~~ tents, Transport Minister Francisco Garcés reported that operations have since increased to approximately 45% capacity. Passenger services officially restarted in late August/early September. Key airline reintegrations include Conviasa resuming flights to Mexico City, Copa Airlines restarting service to Caracas, and Air Europa joining the recovery efforts. American Airlines is scheduled to begin daily direct service between Miami and Caracas on September 3. 3 using Boeing 737 aircraft. The temporary terminals continue to accommodate between 480 and 780 passengers depending on the terminal type. Regarding long-term recovery, Minister Garcés clarified that 40% of traditional terminal functions ~~are~~ were expected to be restored by November ~~2026, though~~ 2026. However, updated projections from the Minister now suggest that partial recovery of the airport is ~~not~~ expected ~~to reach 100% capacity within~~ by the ~~current year.~~ first half of 2027. Current operational levels have reached approximately 49% for domestic flights and 46% for international operations. He also dismissed rumors of constructing a new airport in Caracas, citing insufficient land availability. In parallel, the progressive reactivation of the La Guaira port continues under the oversight of SENIAT to stabilize maritime trade flows.

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