Navigating the Caribbean Airspace Crisis: A Message from Lovely Ashe Travel
The Caribbean’s turquoise waters and warm breezes are calling… but right now, travel plans are facing unprecedented disruption. With recent U.S. military activity in Venezuela, airspace over the southern Caribbean — including Trinidad — is closed, causing full flight cancellations, rerouted schedules, and major delays across the region. As your travel guide, my mission is simple: keep you informed, safe, and stress-free. Here’s what you need to know immediately. The Current Situation: What Travelers Must Know As of January 2026, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued critical airspace restrictions near Venezuela. These are safety measures, not ordinary delays, and they affect much of the southern Caribbean. Impact Zones: Trinidad: All commercial flights are currently cancelled until further notice. Travelers must postpone travel or consider alternate plans. San Juan, Puerto Rico & Aruba (SJU, AUA): Major disruptions continue with cancellations and reroutes....