Incident Details
Major airline cancellations are taking place on January 3 following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. Following the military operation that captured Venezuelan President Maduro, the Federal Aviation Authority ordered U.S. carriers to avoid parts of eastern Caribbean airspace. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by multiple carriers, including non-domestic airlines. Over 50 percent of Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport have been cancelled.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reconfirm their flight status. They should also expect residual delays over the next couple of days.
