Venezuela's 'Maiquetia' airport to be closed at least till July 2: What passengers should know

The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela's most important airport, the Simón Bolívar International Airport, aka Maiquetía, are expected to keep it closed at least until July 2, according to reports. This is due to significant seismic cracks in its runways and structural damage to its buildings, including power outages and collapsed ceilings. The airport is located in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. The airport has asked passengers to handle flight disruptions via available digital platforms and not to head to the airport. 

Passengers who are stuck in the country due to the earthquake are asked to register with their embassy and request assistance. They are also advised to monitor the local news platforms to stay updated. Passengers can also contact their airlines and request to change dates with no extra fees or demand a full refund. At the same time, the Aviation Journal advises against cancelling tickets manually before an airline issues an official cancellation notice, as this can void flexible refund or insurance coverage options. 

As per the latest reports, around 235 people have died, and 4,300 have been injured in the earthquakes which happened on Thursday. The number of the dead and injured is also expected to increase further. Thousands of people are also missing after the quakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5. 
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