SANTO DOMINGO – At least 18 commercial flights to or from the Dominican Republic were canceled this Saturday as a result of air restrictions applied in the Caribbean following the escalation of tensions in Venezuela, according to reports from airport authorities and airlines.
The cancellations mainly affect routes between Santo Domingo and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as regional connections with islands in the eastern Caribbean, operated by JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and Sky High Aviation.
Most of the suspended flights were key inter-island routes for connections to the United States and other international destinations.
Although the Dominican Republic has not closed its airspace and its airports continue to operate normally, the security measures issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through NOTAM notices, have forced airlines under its jurisdiction to reconfigure routes and suspend operations, generating an indirect impact on the country's connectivity.
Airport authorities and operators recommend that passengers check the status of their flights directly with the airlines, review change or refund policies, and stay tuned to official announcements, as the air travel situation in the region remains evolving.
Flights cancelled to and from the Dominican Republic Saturday, January 3
| Airline | Affected routes (origin/destination) | Canceled flights |
| JetBlue Airways | Santo Domingo – San Juan / San Juan – Santo Domingo | 6 |
| Frontier Airlines | Santo Domingo – San Juan / San Juan – Santo Domingo | 4 |
| Sky High Aviation | Antigua, Fort-de-France, Saint Kitts, Pointe-à-Pitre (round trips) | 8 |
| Total | 18 flights |
Source: Airport authorities and airline reports, via local media and international agencies.
Silence
Given this situation, as of noon on Saturday, January 3, 2026, no official statement has been issued by the Civil Aviation Board, the Ministry of Tourism, or Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI regarding the flight cancellations caused by air restrictions in the Caribbean.
The JAC, however, maintains a recent statement on its social media channels informing that it is evaluating requests to resume routes, such as the one to Venezuela, and that operations with that country remain suspended in accordance with the national interest.
