Dozens of flights were canceled at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which disrupted Caribbean travel and led to temporary airspace restrictions in Puerto Rico and surrounding regions. The FAA imposed restrictions due to security concerns, causing cancellations and delays that affected hundreds of flights, though normal air traffic resumed by Saturday night.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards due to Caribbean airspace closures following the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, forcing him to send a recorded acceptance speech instead of attending in person.
The US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela has caused significant disruptions to Caribbean air travel, leading to flight cancellations and airspace restrictions around Puerto Rico and nearby regions, with airlines offering rebooking and refund options.
