Venezuela’s aviation community is facing a heartbreaking period following this week’s devastating earthquakes, with airlines searching for missing employees and mourning colleagues lost in the disaster.
Airlines across the country are working to identify affected staff members, including pilots, cabin crew, engineers, dispatchers, and airport workers. LASER Airlines has reportedly shared a list of nearly 50 employees reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
One of the most emotional cases involves Captain Mikhail Abraham Holmquist, his wife Loana, and their two young children. Conflicting reports about the family’s status have caused further uncertainty, with the aviation community waiting for official confirmation.
The aviation community has relied on social media updates from pages such as Aviación Venezolana, which has been sharing information about affected airline workers and helping families stay connected during the crisis.
The earthquake has also impacted Venezuela’s aviation infrastructure, with Simón Bolívar International Airport facing disruptions after reported damage, affecting flights and relief operations.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, aviation professionals around the world are showing support for Venezuela’s airline community, remembering those lost and hoping for answers for those still missing.