National Airlines Granted U.S. DOT Exemption to Operate Scheduled Air Services to Venezuela

National Airlines, based in Florida, received a two-year exemption from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate scheduled foreign air services between the United States and Venezuela for cargo and passengers. The authorization is effective through July 30, 2028. The carrier said it will begin humanitarian-relief flights immediately, moving essential aid and supplies to support ongoing U.S. humanitarian efforts in Venezuela. National Airlines describes the approval as recognizing its operational capabilities for “critical international missions,” citing decades of experience supporting U.S. government agencies, humanitarian groups, NGOs and commercial customers. The company operates Boeing 747-400 Freighters, Boeing 777-200 Freighters and Airbus A330 passenger aircraft, and serves more than 450 airports.