🚨Hundreds of flights to/from the Caribbean were canceled today (Jan 5, 2026) due to temporary FAA airspace restrictions following U.S. military operations in Venezuela - now lifted, but with ripple effects.

Key Affected Airports:

Aguadilla, PR (BQN)Antigua (ANU)Aruba (AUA)Bonaire (BON)Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI)Curaçao (CUR)Georgetown, Guyana (GEO)Grenada (GND)Ponce, PR (PSE)Major airlines like Delta, American, United, and JetBlue issued waivers for travel through Jan 3–6, waiving change fees if rebooked soon.

Action Steps:

Check your email immediately for airline notifications and rebooking options. Land accommodations (hotels, resorts, home/condo rentals) may NOT honor airline cancellations - contact them directly for rescheduling or refunds.

Travel insurance: Reach out to your provider for coverage on non-refundable stays.Airlines are adding extra flights (e.g., Delta: 2,600+ seats; American: 7,000 seats), but airports remain crowded — arrive 3+ hours early.

👉 Flying today? Contact your airline NOW and monitor FlightAware for updates. Stay safe — disruptions should ease by tomorrow.