Delta Air Lines has added extra flights to its Caribbean operations following the recent closure and reopening of regional airspace by federal authorities. The airline said it is working to support customers affected by the shutdown and subsequent service disruptions.
To assist travelers, Delta announced that more than 2,600 additional seats will be available across its Caribbean network on Monday, Jan. 5. The company aims to reaccommodate all impacted passengers by Tuesday, Jan. 6. Some delays may occur due to increased flight capacity in the region, but Delta teams are coordinating efforts to help customers with tight connections at major hubs.
The airline advised passengers with confirmed or rebooked tickets for Monday to arrive at least three hours early because of expected higher traffic volumes. Those without confirmed bookings were urged not to go to the airport until they have been rebooked.
“Delta teams across the airline’s global network continue to focus on supporting customers following the federal government’s shutdown and recent reopening of Caribbean airspace,” a company statement read.
The carrier also requested that customers avoid going to impacted airports unless they have a confirmed or rebooked ticket for that day, citing space limitations at many Caribbean airports.
“Delta teams across our global network continue to focus on supporting customers and recovering the airline’s Caribbean operation following cancellations on Saturday in compliance with FAA airspace closures,” according to another company update.
Delta resumed flights at 13 previously affected airports after receiving notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that airspace restrictions would end early Sunday morning, Jan. 4. The company expects normal scheduling but noted further adjustments could occur as resources are repositioned.
“Delta will resume flights to and from 13 previously impacted airports in the Caribbean as the FAA has indicated they will allow their airspace closure directive to expire early Sunday morning, Jan. 4,” Delta stated.
Travelers booked between Jan. 3-6 received notifications about how to change existing reservations if needed. Impacted airports include ANU, AUA, BGI, BON, CUR, GND, SJU, SKB, STT, STX, SVD, SXM and UVF.
“Customers with travel booking during this period will receive a notification from Delta with instructions on how to make changes to existing bookings,” according to an earlier update from Delta.
Flight cancellations began early Saturday in response to FAA directives closing certain Caribbean airspace. Customers were notified via app alerts and reservation contact details as cancellations were processed.
As one of the world’s leading airlines headquartered in Atlanta and operating since 1925 under various names including Huff Daland Dusters before transitioning into commercial aviation in 1929 (official website), Delta connects over 350 destinations globally using a diverse fleet comprising aircraft from manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing (official website). The airline provides scheduled passenger and cargo services worldwide (official website).
Passengers can continue managing their itineraries through Delta’s official website or Fly Delta app (official website).
