United Airlines pushes back Venezuela return to January

THE NEWS: United Airlines has delayed the resumption of its Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Caracas (CCS) service, moving the start date from the originally planned October 6 to January 12, though the new date may still change.

DETAILS:

• United Airlines, a Star Alliance carrier, had scheduled the Houston‑Caracas service to resume on October 6 before the delay.
• The new start date is set for January 12, though AeroRoutes says the date remains highly likely to change.
• The resumed flights will be operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

FAQ

When is United Airlines now expected to restart Houston–Caracas flights?
United Airlines delayed its planned return to Venezuela, moving the start of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Caracas (CCS) service from the initially scheduled October 6 date to January 12, according to a report that the new date remains subject to further change.

What was the original date for United Airlines to resume the Houston–Caracas route?
United Airlines had originally intended to restart its Houston‑Caracas route on October 6, marking the carrier’s first scheduled service to Venezuela since suspending flights in 2020, before the schedule was revised to a later January 12 start, pending further confirmation, according to AeroRoutes.

Which aircraft will United Airlines use for the Houston–Caracas service?
United Airlines plans to operate the resumed Houston–Caracas service with its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the narrow‑body jet that the airline currently uses on many domestic and international routes, offering a capacity of approximately 160 seats per flight on each.

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