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U.S. airlines began canceling flights to the Caribbean early Saturday morning after the “large-scale attack” on Venezuela.
President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and expelled from the country – and that they would be tried on criminal charges in New York.
Following the success of the mission, the FAA issued a series of Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) over Venezuela as well as Caribbean airspace, prohibiting any flights without FAA approval.
NOTAMs should last until Saturday evening. As of this writing, it is unclear whether they will be extended.
The FAA directed Fox News Digital to the War Department for comment.
President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and expelled from the country. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Airports in the US Virgin IslandsPuerto Rico, Barbados and Aruba are among the many affected.
Some blocked vacationers are looking for a way home for the New Year.
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“Due to FAA-mandated airspace closures in the Eastern Caribbean, American is adjusting its flight schedule for the region,” an American Airlines spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Saturday.
The FAA has closed Eastern Caribbean airspace for the time being, leading to dozens of flight cancellations. (iStock)
“We are aware of the disruption these restrictions are having on our customers and are doing everything we can to take care of them, including providing additional flexibility to customers whose travel is affected“added the spokesperson.
Delta Air Lines has issued a travel waiver for customers traveling to or from 13 affected airports between January 3 and 6.
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“Delta teams continue to monitor the situation closely, as the safety and security of our customers and people comes first,” their press release read.
Airports in the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Barbados and Aruba are among the many airports affected. (iStock)
American Airlines has issued a travel alert at 19 airports due to the “FAA Airspace Closure” in the Eastern Caribbean, offering change fee waivers.
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“Because of international airspace “As restrictions affect parts of the Caribbean, some commercial flights may be affected,” JetBlue said in a travel alert.
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JetBlue will waive change and cancellation fees for affected travelers.
About 16.8 million Americans visited the Caribbean in 2024, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
