American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace was closed for the capture of Maduro
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Key Points:
- Flights in the Caribbean region are gradually resuming after disruptions caused by the U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which led to airspace closures over the weekend.
- American Airlines is adding 3,000 seats by increasing flights and using larger planes, while JetBlue expects to return to normal operations soon.
- Over 1,000 flights nationwide were canceled on Saturday due to Caribbean airspace closures and weather issues, with significant impacts at Puerto Rico's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport where most commercial flights were suspended.
- Many passengers remain stranded in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, as airlines work to restore service, with some travelers facing delays of several days before they can return home.
