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They Didn’t Expect Newark to San Juan—Here’s What Left Passengers Broken Air travel should connect people, not leave them stranded. Yet, for countless passengers, a simple trip from Newark to San Juan ended in confusion, frustration, and emotional toll. What began as a routine flight quickly turned stressful for travelers left caught in transit—only to find their journey unexpectedly rerouted to Puerto Rico. This story isn’t just about flight delays; it’s about the broken expectations and hardships faced by passengers who didn’t anticipate ending up in San Juan instead of home. ### The Unexpected Reroute: A Journey Gone Off Course Passengers flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Juan (SJU) anticipated continuing their domestic journey or arriving in Puerto Rico for vacation—never imagining they’d be at the porte joven with no clear path forward. A sudden operational shift, weather disruptions, or air traffic control changes often triggered last-minute rerouting, leaving many stranded or boarding unintended flights.