The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela.

President Trump said days earlier that the United States could “very soon” expand its campaign of killing people at sea suspected of drug trafficking to attacking Venezuelan territory.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday (Nov 29) that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro."To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers," Trump wrote on his Truth Social netwo

Trump announces complete closure of Venezuelan airspace, citing hazardous conditions and military activity, affecting airlines and flights.

Operating rights for six major international airlines were revoked over suspended flights to Venezuela. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.