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Thirty minutes into its journey, JetBlue Flight 2017, bound for Port of Spain, was forced to turn around and return to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily banned U.S. carriers from flying in certain parts of the region.
A JetBlue spokesperson told Guardian Media that over 215 flights across the region have been cancelled due to military activity, including the airline’s evening service to Trinidad. Flights to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica remain unaffected. Customers with cancelled flights can either rebook or request a refund. The airline has also issued a fee waiver for passengers with upcoming travel.
American Airlines and United Airlines also told Guardian Media they are making schedule adjustments due to the airspace restrictions. In a statement, American Airlines said it is closely monitoring the situation with the “safety and security of our customers and team members” in mind. The airline will issue a travel alert allowing passengers to change plans at no cost.
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