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VI travellers may experience disruptions due to FAA notice- BVIAA

Travellers to and from the Virgin Islands (VI) are advised that there may be disruptions to their travel plans following a notice from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricting airspace in the Caribbean region. Photo: BVIAA
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice on January 3, 2026, temporarily restricting the airspace covering Puerto Rico and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) barring any US-registered planes from flying in Venezuelan airspace. Photo: FAA
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice on January 3, 2026, temporarily restricting the airspace covering Puerto Rico and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) barring any US-registered planes from flying in Venezuelan airspace. Photo: FAA
An updated flight schedule from the BVI Airport Authority. Photo: BVIAA
An updated flight schedule from the BVI Airport Authority. Photo: BVIAA
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Travellers to and from the Virgin Islands (VI) are advised that there may be disruptions to their travel plans following a notice from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricting airspace in the Caribbean region.

The notice from the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), today, Saturday, January 3, 2025, comes following the FAA’s temporary restriction of the airspace covering Puerto Rico and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) barring any US-registered planes from flying in Venezuelan airspace. 

“This notice impacts U.S.-registered aircraft and U.S.-based carriers operating within the Caribbean region. As a result, flight operations to and from the Virgin Islands may be subject to delays, diversions, rescheduling, or cancellations, depending on individual airline routing and operational decisions,” the notice stated. 

Advice to passengers 

The BVIAA emphasised that these restrictions are outside of its control and are being managed directly by the affected airlines in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Passengers are therefore strongly advised to:

  • Contact their airline directly for the most current and accurate information regarding flight status; and
  • Confirm flight details before travelling to the airport, as schedules may change with limited notice.

“The Authority remains in close communication with airline partners and relevant aviation stakeholders and will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work collectively to ensure that safety remains our #1 priority.”

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6 Responses to “VI travellers may experience disruptions due to FAA notice- BVIAA”

  • Bullsh.. (03/01/2026, 10:30) Like (2) Dislike (18) Reply
    If you believe this you all are absolutely gullible. Who can show prove and nothing from the media. Real people in real life. Animals are smarter than humans period. They have Sense and act on the feelings. Humans act on the tv, radio and social media. The saying is monkey see monkey do..who really made that saying up. The government because you all does comply to everything
    • @Bullsh... (03/01/2026, 13:25) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Well, it seems you are the gullible one. Flights around the Caribbean have indeed been cancelled, delayed, rescheduled, etc. due to the Trump administration's antics in Venezuela this morning.
  • Food supply. (03/01/2026, 11:00) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    enough food supply?
  • asura (03/01/2026, 11:04) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh gosh my flight
  • yrral (03/01/2026, 14:44) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    It might be a permanent thing since Venezuela got missiles with a range of 300 miles from it borders
  • hear thing (03/01/2026, 21:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I’d be concerned at least a little bit,” said Rubio, who has had a long preoccupation with both Venezuela and Cuba.


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