Live flight tracking maps lit up with confusion this weekend as Venezuela's airspace effectively went dark following a surprise announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Flightradar24 data shows multiple international carriers abruptly rerouting flights mid-journey – like watching a high-stakes game of ‘Aviation Jenga’ unfold in real time. 🕹️
Trump's Saturday declaration to close airspace "above and surrounding Venezuela" sent shockwaves through global aviation networks. Over 30 flights from Europe, North America, and Asia were canceled or diverted by Sunday morning, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. ✈️❌
Aviation analysts note the sudden changes create a 1,200-mile "no-fly zone" impacting key South American flight paths. ‘This isn't just about Venezuela – it's scrambling connections from Buenos Aires to Toronto,’ says flight expert Maria Chen.
While the U.S. government hasn't issued formal travel advisories, major airlines like Air France and Avianca have preemptively suspended Venezuela routes. The live flight map now shows eerie blank spaces where commercial routes once buzzed – a digital ghost town at 35,000 feet. 👻
