The military operation launched by the U.S. against Venezuela in the early hours of the 3rd led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the Caribbean. As this coincided with the peak tourist season, many travelers—particularly those from the U.S.—were unable to return home and were forced to remain stranded. On the 3rd, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying in certain airspace over the Caribbean, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights that day and affecting travel to approximately 20 Caribbean islands. Some airlines warned passengers that the flight disruptions could last for several days. Data from the 24-hour flight radar website showed that no flights passed over Venezuela on the 3rd. (Xinhua News Agency)