Barbados temporarily closes airspace

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The airspace serving Barbados has been temporarily closed.

In a brief statement early Saturday, the Grantley Adams International Airport said the disruption is due to an operational issue, which has affected some arriving and departing flights.

Passengers have been urged to contact their airlines directly for the latest updates regarding their travel plans.

According to the authorities, the situation is evolving.

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