New Haven Woman Stuck in Puerto Rico After U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

New Haven woman stuck in Puerto Rico after U.S. military action in Venezuela

Natasha Velez spent the Christmas holiday in Puerto Rico with family, just as she does every year.   She went to the airport in San Juan on Saturday, ready to return home to New Haven, but quickly noticed things were not right.  She noticed increased security, canceled flights, and other signs that things were not normal.   “The lights of the airport shut off, and then the emergency lights went on, and everybody started panicking,” she said duri…

I'm stuck in Puerto Rico for an extra week. It's putting me $3,000 over budget, and I'm worried I'll lose my job.

Kaci Jane Hansen is stuck in Puerto Rico until January 8th because of flight cancellations.Courtesy of Kaci Jane HansenKaci Jane Hansen is a 27-year-old whose flight from Puerto Rico was canceled following the news in Venezuela.She spent over 10 hours on the phone with Delta reps trying to rebook her flight.By the time she flies, she will have spent at least $3,000 on unbudgeted expenses.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kaci…

Airlines Swiftly Rebuild Caribbean Flight Schedules After US Venezuela Action

Your Page Title Washington, DC, January 6 - Following recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, which prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose temporary airspace restrictions over portions of the Eastern Caribbean, major airlines are rapidly rebuilding their Caribbean flight schedules. The restrictions, enacted as a precautionary measure due to potential safety risks from heightened regional military activity, led to widespre…

Tampa-area families stranded in Puerto Rico after Venezuela military action cancels flights

Hundreds of travelers found themselves stranded in Puerto Rico this weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary airspace restriction over parts of the Caribbean. The FAA said the move was related to recent developments in Venezuela involving U.S. efforts to capture President Nicols Maduro.WATCH: Tampa area families stranded in Puerto Rico after Venezuela military action cancels flights Tampa area families stranded in Pue…