First direct US flight in seven years lands in Venezuela

The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela landed in Caracas on Thursday, signaling a thaw after the ousting of leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. The American Airlines flight carried US officials visiting to meet the Venezuelan government. Passengers, including Claudia Varesano, celebrated the end of lengthy layovers, while Isabel Parra expressed excitement for the direct flight after years of detours.