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Restrictions Around Caribbean Airspace Expire, Airlines Resume Flights
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Secretary Sean Duffy: "UPDATE: The original restrictions around the Caribbean airspace are expiring at 12:00am ET and flights can resume.
Airlines are informed, and will update their schedules quickly. Please continue to work with your airline if your flight was affected by the restrictions."
Previous message: "Early this morning in support of the Department of War, the FAA restricted the airspace in the Caribbean and Venezuela to ensure the SAFETY of the flying public. When appropriate, these airspace restrictions will be lifted. Please work with your airlines directly if your flight has been impacted. God bless President Trump and the United States military."
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