VC Bird International Reports Flight Disruptions Amid Venezuela Crisis
Travel at VC Bird International Airport is being disrupted as airlines adjust schedules in response to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) has confirmed that several regional flights have been canceled or rescheduled.
Passengers are being urged to contact their airlines directly to confirm flight status before heading to the airport, as carriers are best positioned to provide the most current information regarding delays and cancellations.
The Airport Authority acknowledged the inconvenience and thanked the public for their patience, saying it will provide updates as the situation evolves.
The disruptions come amid heightened tensions in the region following US military operations in Venezuela, which have sparked concerns across neighboring countries and affected regional travel networks.
Travelers are advised to monitor official airline channels closely and plan accordingly as developments.
Strange! Flight Information shows only one disruption, highlighted in red, Mr. Freelancer! Come on, subscribers are depending on news portals like Antigua.news for credible, impartial information. Poor us!
As expected. this is only the beginning
@Faithful National #1 UPDATE.Multiple international flights serving Antigua and
Barbuda experienced cancellations and delays today as a result of the evolving situation
in Venezuela.
VC Bird International Airport has been in direct contact with air carriers and can
confirm the various flight schedule impacts. Below is a list of the cancelled and delayed
flights so far and their destinations:
AA 1607 JFK – ANU cancelled.
AA 2467 ANU – MIA cancelled
UA 2020 EWR – ANU delayed
UA 443 ANU – EWR delayed
DL 1926 JFK – ANU cancelled.
DL 1912 ANU – JFK cancelled.
B6 743 – JFK – ANU cancelled
B6 740 – ANU – JFK cancelled
DL 1977 ATL – ANU cancelled
DL 1867 ANU – ATL cancelled
AA 2596 MIA – ANU delayed
AA 2596 ANU – MIA delayed
AC 1832 YYZ – ANU delayed.
AC 1833 ANU – YYZ delayed
AA 2124 CLT – ANU delayed.
AA 2124 ANU – CLT delayed
AA 1076 MIA – ANU cancelled.
AA 1359 ANU – JFK cancelled.
This is why travel insurance is important, especially during uncertain times.
This situation is beyond Antigua’s control, but better communication from airlines would ease a lot of stress.
Shows how connected we all are. Political crises in one country can ripple across the region in minutes
Please keep posting updates. People rely on these notices to plan their day.
Safety comes first, but the uncertainty is exhausting for travelers.
Airlines need to do more than say “contact us.” Call centers are overloaded and slow.
Another reminder of how global conflicts quickly disrupt small island nations.