US Military Action in Venezuela Disrupts Caribbean Travel Plans

The US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has caused widespread travel disruptions in the Caribbean, with canceled flights and imposed restrictions affecting major airlines. The situation has impacted routes to Puerto Rico and other nearby islands, with airlines waiving change fees for inconvenienced passengers.

The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has resulted in significant travel disruptions across the Caribbean. Conducted early Saturday, the operation coincided with one of the Caribbean's busiest travel times, leading to the imposition of wide-ranging flight restrictions.

No commercial flights traversed Venezuelan airspace on Saturday, as confirmed by FlightRadar24.com. Additionally, numerous major airlines preemptively canceled hundreds of flights throughout the eastern Caribbean, citing warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration about potential continuity of disruptions in the coming days.

The air traffic disturbances have particularly affected routes to prominent destinations such as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba. Temporary airspace restrictions were enacted around Puerto Rico's primary international airport, causing a suspension of operations for US airlines flying to and from the territory. Foreign carriers and military aircraft remain exempt from these restrictions. Passengers are being encouraged to directly confirm flight statuses with their respective airlines.

(With inputs from agencies.)