The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has issued an advisory warning that flights to and from the territory may be disrupted due to regional airspace restrictions imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The restrictions affect US-registered aircraft and US-based airlines operating in the Caribbean.
As part of the disruption, US airlines have canceled dozens of flights to airports in Puerto Rico, highlighting the wider regional impact.
“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,” BVIAA said in a statement Saturday morning, January 3.
The BVIAA said the restrictions are outside of its control and are being managed directly by the affected airlines.
Travellers, in the meantime, are urged to contact their airline for the latest flight information and to confirm schedules before heading to the airport, as changes may occur with little notice.
The Airports Authority said it remains in close contact with airline partners and relevant aviation stakeholders and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Meanwhile, it is not yet clear how long the disruptions will last.
The FAA said in an emergency notice issued around 1am on Saturday that it is temporarily prohibiting US carriers from operating flights near Venezuela and in some areas of the Caribbean amid reports of “military activity” in Caracas, citing potential flight risks in the region.
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