Trump’s Venezuela Invasion Left the 1% Stranded in St. Barts
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Key Points:
- The Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy, a popular New Year's destination for billionaires and celebrities, saw many vacationers stranded due to a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ban on flights across the Caribbean following a military action in Venezuela by the Trump administration.
- The FAA's ban disrupted return flights for many visitors, including high-profile figures like Leonardo DiCaprio, who had to accept an award remotely and faced light-hearted jokes about his travel delay.
- Many vacationers rely on flights into Gustaf III airport or nearby St. Maarten airport with ferry transfers to St. Barts, which contributed to their inability to leave by yacht despite being on the island for yacht parties.
- Social media users posted humorous and self
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