Situation Venezuela - impact on KLM flights

On this page, we provide updates on the impact of the situation in Venezuela on KLM operations and passengers affected by it.

January 3, 8:45 PM (Local Time)
KLM announced it will resume flights to and from Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Port of Spain, Georgetown, and Bridgetown starting Sunday, January 4.
- Passengers whose flights were canceled on January 3 are being rebooked on the next available flights.
- Safety of passengers and employees remains the top priority.

January 3, 1:30 PM (Local Time)
Several flights were canceled due to the situation in Venezuela:
- Affected flights: KL733, KL735, KL765, KL775, KL783.
- Both outbound and return flights were canceled, impacting about 2,600 passengers.
- Flights en route from these destinations arrived safely in Amsterdam.
- Routes for other destinations may need adjustments.

January 3, 10:00 AM (Local Time)
The airspace around Curaçao was closed, delaying flights to Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Port of Spain, Georgetown, and Bridgetown.
- This affected about 1,200 passengers across five flights.
- Flights already en route arrived safely in Amsterdam.
- Decisions about operating flights were pending at that time.

What This Means
- KLM is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Venezuela.
- Travelers are advised to check the latest flight information via KLM’s app or online channels.
- The airline is prioritizing rebooking affected passengers and adjusting routes where necessary.