Venezuela Raid Grounds Caribbean Flights

Caribbean flight operations began to normalize on Sunday following airspace closures triggered by a US military raid in Venezuela. The incident led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict parts of Caribbean airspace, stranding thousands of travelers. Airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, United, and JetBlue have been working to re-establish their schedules by adding flights and using larger aircraft.

Despite the easing of restrictions early Sunday morning, the aftermath presented significant logistical challenges for carriers. Aircraft and crew positioning issues meant that a full network stabilization could take two to three days. Some passengers, like Ethan Shapiro and his family, experienced extended delays and uncertainty regarding their return flights.