01/03/2026
VENEZUELA AIRSTRIKE UPDATE
What’s going on + what travelers need to know right now
Yesterday, the U.S. launched military strikes in Venezuela — targeting areas around Caracas, including airports and military installations. The situation has escalated quickly, and Venezuelan airspace is now closed to most international flights. Several nearby Caribbean and U.S. airports temporarily suspended operations for safety checks, resulting in delays and cancellations across the region.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING SOON, AIRPORTS & FLIGHT IMPACT
Flights in and around Venezuela, as well as connecting routes through parts of the Caribbean and South America, are being rerouted or canceled.
Airports in Miami, San Juan, and other cities are experiencing significant delays as airlines adjust flight paths and schedules.
If you are flying anywhere in the region this week, expect disruption and consider your options. If you need help, I'm happy to chat. There is NO estimated timeline on how long this disruption will last.
IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY TRAVELING
Stay where you are and contact your airline directly. Start flight tracking on FLIGHTY or FLIGHTRADAR24. Flight schedules are changing hour by hour.
Head to the airport if you have a confirmed flight. Delays can change quickly. Cancellations need to be rebooked, and sometimes this is easier in person, but can also be done automatically on your airline app. Most cancellations are operational and outside airline control; however, all they can do is put you on the next available flight either to or from that destination.
If your flight is SOON, consider canceling and rescheduling for another time. Get a credit from the airline. This choice is NOT covered by insurance if you make it BEFORE a cancellation has occurred but it is definitely a good option, allowing you to go to a different destination using the credit or traveling on a future date.
