01/04/2026
✈️ URGENT TRAVEL ALERT — January 4, 2026
Due to U.S. military action in Venezuela today and heightened regional military activity, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airspace restriction over Venezuela and surrounding areas, including Curaçao.
As of now, U.S. commercial and private aircraft are prohibited from operating in this airspace due to safety concerns.
What this means in real time:
🚫 Major U.S. airlines (American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest) are canceling, rerouting, or significantly altering flights throughout the Caribbean and northern South America.
🛫 European and international carriers are also experiencing delays and schedule disruptions due to mandatory reroutes.
🛑 San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) has suspended most U.S. airline operations in compliance with the FAA directive.
Reported destinations currently impacted by delays or cancellations include:
• San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
• Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN)
• Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE)
• St. Thomas, USVI (STT)
• St. Croix, USVI (STX)
• Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI)
• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ)
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)
• St. Maarten (SXM)
• Barbados (BGI)
• Trinidad & Tobago (POS)
• Aruba (AUA)
• Curaçao (CUR)
• Bonaire (BON)
• Antigua (ANU)
• Grenada (GND)
• St. Lucia (UVF)
• Guyana (GEO)
🛬 Additional Caribbean destinations may be affected as the situation continues to evolve.
🚢 Cruise travelers:
This disruption extends beyond flights. Cruise itineraries that depend on air connections, overflight routes, or regional safety assessments may experience delays, port changes, or itinerary adjustments.
📞 What to do right now:
➡️ Contact your airline immediately for the most current status and available options.
➡️ If traveling to or from the Caribbean today, do not assume your flight is operating as scheduled. Verify before heading to the airport.
➡️ If you booked with a travel advisor, reach out now. We can assist with rebooking, alternatives, and damage control—so you’re not navigating this alone.
We are actively monitoring the situation and will share updates as confirmed information becomes available.
Your safety comes first. Peace of mind is the mission.