Multiple flights cancelled across Caribbean after US military activity in Venezuela | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMatt O'Brien & Josh FunkSunday 04 January 2026 08:27 GMTHandcuffed Venezuela president Maduro lands in New YorkA US military operation leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro caused significant disruption to Caribbean air travel.Hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean were cancelled, with no aircraft reportedly crossing Venezuelan airspace on Saturday.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed restrictions, leading to widespread cancellations for destinations including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba.Airlines such as JetBlue, United, Southwest, American, and Delta waived change fees and offered rebooking or refunds for affected passengers.Disruptions, attributed to a "security situation related to military activity" in Venezuela, are expected to persist for several days.In fullHundreds of flights canceled as Trump’s Venezuela move disrupts Caribbean holiday travelThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in