KLM has cancelled several of its Caribbean flights due to the security situation in Venezuela following today’s US military operation, which result in the removal of President Nicolas Maduro.

In a statement, the airline said flights scheduled five flights which were scheduled to fly from Amsterdam to Curaçao were.

About 2,600 passengers were affected.

KLM said the cancellations followed the closure of airspace around Curaçao. 

Flights that were already en route from affected destinations arrived safely in Amsterdam, while several other routes required adjustments.

Earlier on January 3, KLM said flights scheduled for the same day to Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Port of Spain, Georgetown and Bridgetown were delayed. 

The airline said a decision would be made later in the day on whether those services could still operate. 

Those delays involved five flights carrying about 1,200 passengers.

The disruption is expected to extend beyond a single day. 

The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation and prioritising the safety of passengers and employees. 

Travellers were advised to continue checking the latest flight information through KLM’s app and online channels.

KLM also outlined rebooking and refund options for passengers with tickets issued on or before Januyar 3, 2026, for travel during the affected period. 

Eligible passengers may rebook to a different travel date, provided the same travel class is available, with new departure dates required to be on or before January 11.

Passengers may alternatively request a travel voucher valid for one year, which can be used on KLM, Air France, Delta and Virgin Atlantic flights booked through the Air France KLM website, as well as for extras such as seat selection, upgrades and baggage on KLM and Air France services.

Refunds are also available for passengers whose flights were cancelled or significantly delayed, including delays of at least three hours for European flights or five hours for intercontinental services.