Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers of a "security deficiency" at airports in Venezuela

The U.S. , saying it "has been unable to assess security measures at international airports in Venezuela that serve as the last point of departure for nonstop flights to the United States." TSA claimed Venezuela "refused multiple requests to allow for such assessments, which are required by U.S. law," and instructed U.S. carriers to notify affected customers. According to a Reutersreport citing Caracas daily newspaper El Universal, Venezuela in response "ordered" American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines "to reduce flights." Reutersconfirmed that Delta had received the notice.