U.S. military action in Venezuela caused flight chaos across the Eastern Caribbean on January 3, 2026.

On January 3, 2026, widespread flight disruptions occurred across the Eastern Caribbean due to regional airspace restrictions linked to a U.S. The military operation in Venezuela included strikes and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The operation resulted in a national emergency declaration and temporary U.S. Control over Venezuela's oil assets has sparked international concern. Despite the chaos, Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados remained operational, though flight schedules were significantly disrupted. A separate shooting incident in Bridgetown resulted in road closures and the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect on firearms charges, complicating travel even further. The situation remains fluid, as there has been no official confirmation of the military operation's direct impact on air traffic.