JetBlue Flight Halt Amid Venezuelan Airspace Warning, US Counter-Narcotics Mission

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker shortly after takeoff, according to Flightradar24. The incident took place on December 12, 2025, when the aircraft was climbing to 34,000 feet. The crew halted ascent to ensure safe distance from the tanker. AeroTime reports that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had warned pilots to avoid Venezuelan airspace due to a security situation in November 2025. Officials stated that this initiative aims to intensify pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s administration.