Airlines Restore Caribbean Flights After U.S. Lifts Airspace Restrictions

Airlines Resume Flights to Puerto Rico and Caribbean Destinations

Airlines including United and Delta began restoring flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations early Sunday after aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions.

Background

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had imposed the restrictions due to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. The move was aimed at preventing any potential risks to air travel in the region.

Impact

The resumption of flights is expected to have a significant impact on the tourism industry in the Caribbean, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent crisis in Venezuela.

Quotes

"We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations," said a spokesperson for United Airlines. "We appreciate the cooperation of the U.S. government and the FAA in lifting the airspace restrictions."

Details

• United Airlines and Delta Air Lines were among the first airlines to resume flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations.
• The FAA had imposed the airspace restrictions on December 31, 2025, due to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
• The restrictions were lifted on January 4, 2026, after the U.S. government and the FAA deemed it safe to do so.

Sources

[1] Airlines restore Caribbean flights after U.S. lifts airspace restrictions tied to Venezuela strikes