Maduro's capture leads to hundreds of Caribbean flight cancellations
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Key Points:
- A U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday, causing significant disruptions to Caribbean air travel during a busy period.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed temporary airspace restrictions over Puerto Rico's international airport and surrounding areas due to the military activity in Venezuela, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
- Major airlines including JetBlue, United, Southwest, American, and Delta canceled or adjusted flights to destinations near Venezuela such as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba, while waiving change fees for affected passengers.
- Foreign airlines and military aircraft are exempt from the FAA restrictions; for example, Air Canada reported normal operations despite the disruptions affecting mostly U.S. carriers.
- Maduro and his wife
