Caribbean holiday travel disputred, hundreds of flights canceled by Maduro's capture

"The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region. No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24.com. And major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region and warned passengers that the disruptions could continue for days after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed restrictions."

"Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were canceled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights this weekend. The FAA had earlier said it imposed a temporary airspace restriction on Puerto Rico's international airport and surrounding regions. An announcement by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan posted on the social media site X said restrictions were put in place because of the "security situation related to military activity" in Venezuela."

"As a result, most commercial airlines to and from the airport that are operated by U.S. airlines have been suspended or may be canceled. Foreign airlines and military aircraft are not included in this restriction, the statement said. "Passengers are urged to check the status of their flight directly with their airline before heading to the airport." JetBlue said it canceled about 215 flights "due to airspace closures across the Caribbean related to military activity.""

A U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday, triggering Caribbean airspace disruptions during a busy travel period. No airline flights crossed Venezuelan airspace on Saturday, and major carriers canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other nearby destinations were canceled, with airlines waiving change fees for affected customers. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed temporary airspace restrictions around Puerto Rico's Luis Muoz Marn International Airport. Most U.S.-operated commercial service to and from the airport was suspended, while foreign and military aircraft remained exempt. JetBlue canceled about 215 flights; carriers warned disruptions could continue for days and urged passengers to check flight status.

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