Mexico's Aeromexico, the countries largest airline, says it has indefinitely suspended flights to Venezuela's capital due to the complicated economic situation in the South American nation.
Aeromexico said in a statement released Thursday that passengers holding tickets may contact the airline for refunds.
Last month, Latin America's largest airline, Chile-based LATAM, and Germany's Lufthansa announced they were suspending flights to Venezuela due to the economic situation.
On Thursday, Caracas no longer appeared as a destination on Aeromexico's website.
Airlines have complained that Venezuela's currency controls make it difficult to convert ticket sales revenue . . .
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