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Top US military officer says ‘over 150 aircraft’ were involved in Maduro’s capture

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson describes the meticulous preparation and ‘overwhelming force’ used in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on ‘Fox Report.’ 

U.S. airlines began canceling Caribbean flights early Saturday morning after the "large-scale attack" on Venezuela.

President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country and will stand trial on criminal charges in New York.

Following the successful mission, the FAA issued a slew of notices to airmen (NOTAMs) over Venezuelan and Caribbean airspace, barring any flights without FAA approval.

US RENEWS 'DO NOT TRAVEL' ALERT OVER TERRORISM, KIDNAPPING AMID TRUMP NARCO-TERROR FIGHT

The NOTAMs are scheduled to last through late Saturday night. As of this writing, it is unclear if they will be extended.

The FAA directed Fox News Digital to the Department of War for comment.

President Donald Trump announced Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of the country. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Barbados and Aruba are among the many affected.

Some stranded holiday travelers are looking for a way home in the New Year.

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"As a result of the FAA-mandated airspace closures in the Eastern Caribbean, American is adjusting its flight schedule for the region," an American Airlines spokesperson told Fox News Digital Saturday.

The FAA has closed Eastern Caribbean airspace for now, prompting dozens of flight cancellations.  (iStock)

"We recognize the disruption these restrictions have on our customers and are doing all we can to take care of them, including providing additional flexibility for customers whose travel is affected".

Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for customers traveling to or from 13 affected airports between Jan. 3-6.

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"Delta teams continue to monitor the situation closely as the safety and security of our customers and people comes before all else," Delta's press release states.

Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Barbados and Aruba are among the many affected. (iStock)

American Airlines issued a travel alert for 19 airports due to the "FAA airspace closure" in the Eastern Caribbean, offering change fee waivers.

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"Due to international airspace restrictions affecting portions of the Caribbean, some commercial flights may be impacted," JetBlue announced in a travel alert.

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JetBlue will waive change and cancel fees for affected travelers.

About 16.8 million Americans visited the Caribbean in 2024, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization.