American family of seven stranded in Puerto Rico after Venezuela raids

An American family of seven says they were unable to return to Boston after the FAA restricted Caribbean airspace following US operations in Venezuela; airlines have resumed service but seats and schedules remain limited.

An American family of seven who spent the holidays in Puerto Rico report being unable to return to the mainland after US operations in Venezuela led to travel restrictions across Caribbean airspace. They arrived on the island last Sunday and said their flight home to Boston was canceled hours before departure. The family says they were rebooked for the following Saturday and are seeking earlier options. Airlines and the FAA have announced that service is resuming but capacity is constrained. Known details: - The party includes mother Dinan Messiqua, her three children, her parents and her sister's family; they were due to return to Boston on Saturday. - Their original flight was canceled hours before departure after the FAA restricted Caribbean airspace following US operations in Venezuela, and they were rebooked for the next Saturday. - Airlines including JetBlue, Delta, United and American said they have resumed or are restoring service and are adding flights; FlightAware reported delays on about 23% of outgoing and 22% of incoming flights at San Juan, with some cancellations. - US officials reported that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were taken into custody and were transported for legal proceedings in the United States, as announced by officials. Summary: Travel restrictions tied to the US operation affected scheduled Caribbean departures and left some travelers, including this family, with uncertain return plans and impacts on work and school. Airlines say they are adding capacity but restoring normal service may take several days. The reported next legal step for the Venezuelan president is transport to the United States for legal proceedings in New York as announced.