Flights resume across the Caribbean after Maduro's capture

Flights across the Caribbean airspace resumed on Sunday after restrictions were in place following U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.

Several travelers at Miami International Airport on Saturday saw their flights canceled.

The airport said in a statement: “Due to restricted airspace near Venezuela and parts of the Caribbean, some flights at MIA are being affected. Please check your flight status with your airline before heading to MIA. We thank you for your patience and understanding.”

Saturday’s closures caused ripple effects for travelers in South Florida

U.S. officials said that the aircraft that transported Maduro made a stop in Puerto Rico before heading to New York, which prompted airspace closures across the Caribbean.

Several airlines that were affected included JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines.

NBC6 spoke to travelers who had their flights canceled and had to rebook.

“Our flight was canceled due to the ongoing situation in Venezuela, so they grounded all flights for the Caribbean region. We were heading to Grenada to go back to school,” said a traveler. “Luckily, we have been able to rebook without issues, but I know a lot of people have had to wait a couple of days before flights open back up.

Since Maduro’s capture, operations at MIA have slowly begun to come back to normal.

Before heading to the airport, you are urged to check if there are any delays or cancellations