Sunday, May 29, 2016

Lufthansa announces the suspension of flights from 18 June to Venezuela – Onet.pl

Carrier explained that the impact of this decision was restrictive monetary policy authorities in Caracas. Lufthansa stresses that the control of foreign exchange conducted by the government of Venezuela leads to a situation in which airlines can not exchange dollars earned money there.

Venezuela is currently experiencing a deep economic crisis, which is the cause of almost daily street demonstrations, looting shops and demands the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro. Are increasingly severe shortages of basic foodstuffs, daily exclusive is a few hours electricity, and the level of inflation beating new records.

the communication quoted by the BBC Lufthansa stresses that” will be forced to suspend connect Caracas – Frankfurt on 18 June. ” The carrier noted that the demand for flights to Venezuela fell in 2015, and in the first quarter. German airlines provide, however, that in the near future will want to resume flights to the country.

restrictive policy the currency was first introduced in Venezuela in 2003 during the reign of then-President Hugo Chavez. Two years ago her even more tightened, forcing some carriers to reduce flights to the country.

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