IATA warns that some airliners could stop flying to Venezuela

[Bacchus4.0]

http://www.eluniversal.com/economia/140312/iata-warns-that-some-airliners-could-stop-flying-to-venezuela

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Wednesday that some airliners could stop flying to Venezuela amid a dispute over the freezing of USD 3.7 billion in cash owed by the Venezuelan government to foreign airliners.

IATA's CEO Tony Tyler said that he had written to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a lack of progress in negotiations that began months before Venezuela's worst unrest in a decade, Reuters cited.

"It is unacceptable that Venezuela is not playing by the rules to which it is treaty-bound," Tyler said.

"I know some airlines are considering whether to stop flying (there) altogether. We very much hope that won't be the case but each airline is making its own commercial decision," he added.

[dipsydoodle]

1. So go by ship.

[Marksman_91]

5. So the government shouldn't pay its dues to airlines which have done nothing but their job?

I don't know, it seems a bit harsh to say "So go by ship" to any country when, you know, it costs much more to travel by ship and takes much longer too, and also the fact that a lot of destinations one can travel to by land, but again, would also take much more time and money to get there. What about the people who would like to visit Venezuela to see the glorious Bolivarian Revolution with their own eyes?

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. The Venezuelan oligarchy/protestors has cars - they should drive for a change nt

[Bacchus4.0]

3. yeah, why should the government of Ven have to pay its bills n/t

[Sarah Ibarruri]

8. What? Pay the oligarchy and the U.S. of A.? nt

[Marksman_91]

10. No, pay airlines to be able to fly to and from their territory

Just like every government in the world does. But apparently you seem to favor Venezuela remaining inaccessible by any means, and apparently you also think that flying is something that only "oligarchs" seem to do. Lemme tell ya, there's a lot of chavistas who love to visit the US, especially the boligarchs.

[Marksman_91]

4. Yes, because, you know, going from one country to another is much easier to do by car

Especially when you want to go across the Caribbean.

Give me a fucking break.

The government is the one responsible for airlines to get their pay, and they're not doing it. Nothing at all to do with the opposition. This is 100% the regime's fault, and if you can't accept that, well, then enjoy your little fantasy world that exists only in your head.

[Bacchus4.0]

6. Venezuela should be declared a capitalist free zone

they can pay their debts with peace and love.

[mecherosegarden]

12. and with "patria." N/T

[Sarah Ibarruri]

7. Hey, if the oligarchy doesn't like it, they can do what they're doing now - moving to Miami nt

[Marksman_91]

9. You mean people should just accept that nobody can fly to and from Venezuela?

You're not really making a case for yourself here. You're openly supporting the idea of Venezuela remaining isolated due to the irresponsibility of a government for not paying its dues. For shame.

[joshcryer]

14. The Pan-American Highway doesn't go all the way.

The Darien Gap actually starts at the border of Colombia. There is a ferry service but it's more like a shipping container service which will rob you blind from the various "inspections" and "permits" you have to undertake to use it. Then, you have to find alternate means into Panama. Nevermind the copious bribes you have to give to every single fucking person telling you that you can't continue on without bribing them.

To think an oligarch would undertake such an adventure is hilarious.

[delrem]

11. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines

A union of Capitalists makes for a powerful lobby, to be sure.

Hehehe! yer really goin' for V's throat, Bacchus4.0.
Like you've got your teeth sunk in arterial blood.

[Bacchus4.0]

13. Some airlines already have suspended fllights so its not like its not happening

How's that revolution working out?