MIAMI — Several airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the country of Venezuela after the news of Nicolas Maduro’s capture on Saturday.
While nine flights have been canceled so far Sunday at Miami International Airport, the ripple effect from the cancellations Saturday are still causing disruptions, especially for international travelers.
According to MIA, 107 flights were cancelled on Saturday due to the airspace restrictions over Venezuela and the southern Caribbean.
“MIA is actively supporting its airlines and federal partners to assist travelers and return to normal operations,” Miami International Airport Communications Director Greg Chin said in a statement to Local 10.
A large amount of suitcases could be seen littering the airport that belong to passengers who were headed to the Caribbean and South America but got stuck in Miami.
“We flew from Oklahoma City to Miami, as soon as we hit the ground, flights were cancelled,” said traveler Scott Sitton. “And then chaos ensued. I mean absolute outright chaos ensued. Thousands of people looking for luggage, trying to rebook flights. Absolute craziness.”
Others who were not as lucky told Local 10 News they arrived in Miami after their final destination was cancelled but their bags never made it.
Now those travelers are waiting to be rebooked, unsure when they’ll be reunited with their belongings.
Miami International Airport encourages travelers to check their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport, allow extra time, and follow airline guidance for rebooking and baggage information.
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