The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a significant airspace advisory on Saturday, warning commercial carriers to avoid Caribbean air corridors due to what it described as a ‘potentially hazardous situation.’ This development coincides with confirmed U.S. military operations aimed at apprehending Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
The aviation regulator’s official notification attributed the airspace closure to ‘flight safety risks associated with ongoing military activity,’ without providing further operational specifics. This precautionary measure has precipitated immediate and widespread disruption across the region’s aviation network.
The directive has triggered an immediate wave of flight cancellations, with the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, experiencing particularly severe disruptions to its connections with Puerto Rico and neighboring nations. Norberto Negrón, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, confirmed that operational suspensions extended beyond San Juan’s primary international airport to include six additional facilities across the island.
The unprecedented scale of these restrictions has effectively paralyzed the Caribbean’s busiest air routes, creating logistical chaos for airlines and passengers alike. Aviation experts note that such comprehensive airspace warnings are exceptionally rare and indicate serious underlying security concerns. The FAA continues to monitor the situation closely, though no timeline has been provided for the restoration of normal flight operations.