Dan Webb

Uh-oh.

Reuters reports that Venezuela is ordering a reduction in flights to the country by US airlines. Why? Well earlier this week, the TSA issued a travel advisory (found via Sky Talk), saying how they’re unsure about the quality of security at Venezeulan airports, and that TSA agents have not been allowed to investigate. So this is Venezuela’s way of responding. If this order remains, American, Continental, and Delta will be affected.

This is certainly an awkward situation for the United States government. Should they restrict flights into the US by airlines from Venezuela as a way to respond in kind? Also, how should it be decided which flights by the US carriers should be cut?

This will be interesting to watch. As Cranky said earlier this week, aviation policy is important and should be considered in this year’s election.