Some Venezuelan airlines have continued to operate international routes normally after the United States unilaterally announced a complete closure of Venezuelan and surrounding airspace on Nov.29. According to a China Central Television (CCTV) reporter who visited Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, some 20 kilometers from capital Caracas, on Friday, only Venezuelan airlines are still operating international flights to and from the port. Due to visa-free travel for Venezuelan citizens to Colombia, there is very high demand for flights between the two countries. The restaurants and supermarkets in the waiting area have continued to provide services as usual in the evening, and the entire boarding process was orderly. The overall occupancy rate is around 70 percent, according to the reporter, after a flight of more than three hours to Colombia. Venezuela is currently actively expanding its international air routes. Media reported on Dec. 8 that Venezuelan Transport Minister Ramon Celestino Velasquez Araguayan announced that within 10 days Venezuelan airlines will have 33 active international routes, expanding from 17 routes earlier this month. Shotlist: Maiquetia, Venezuela - Dec 12, 2025: 1. Various of passengers at Simon Bolivar International Airport, screens showing flight information; 2. Various of staff members, customers at food stall; 3. Various of passengers at waiting area, boarding plane; 4. Various of passengers on plane; Colombia - Dec 12, 2025 5. Various of plane flying, at airport; Maiquetia, Venezuela - Dec 12, 2025 6. Various of flight crew, airport staff; 7. Various of people hugging, children chatting. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]