A Miami couple has revealed they were stranded in Bora Bora during their dream trip amid sky-high costs due to airport strikes.
Omid and Karrah Kazravan decided to visit the picturesque island as part of their island-hopping honeymoon trip.
In a series of TikToks, Omid said the couple realized they were trapped on the island when they learned of an ongoing strike at the domestic airport by unionized workers on the day of their departure.
The industry action prompted Air Tahiti and Air Moana to cancel all domestic flights through Bora Bora airport as strikers demand officials meet their needs.
No international flights have been affected as a result of the strike.
Omid and Karrah Kazravan were stranded in Bora Bora during their dream honeymoon amid sky-high costs due to airport strikes
The strike has prompted Air Tahiti and Air Moana to cancel all domestic flights through Bora Bora airport as strikers demand officials meet their needs.
“We have to take matters into our own hands. There has been no communication from the national airlines. They are not even sending emails,” Omid told viewers.
‘We literally had to call them five times to get an email saying our flight was cancelled.
The businessman went on to say that it was only an eight-hour boat ride from the most expensive island, where a normal can of Coca Cola costs $9, to the mainland.
As they began to think about what to do with the rest of the stranded tourists, the resort suggested they rent a small plane that would have cost $10,000 for eight people.
After weighing several options, the group chartered an 18-seat charter plane that, due to regulations, could only carry 10 people on board for $7,500.
In a series of TikToks, Omid said the couple realized they were trapped on the island when they learned of an ongoing strike at the domestic airport by unionized workers on the day of their departure.
The businessman went on to say that it was only an eight-hour boat ride from the most expensive island, where a normal can of Coca Cola costs $9, to the mainland.
Omid and Karrah also posted an update early Wednesday on their Instagram, saying they were on their way back to Miami.
After Omid’s video went viral, many other TikTokers shared their own travel stories and suggestions of what they would have done in the same situation.
One viewer wrote: “Thank God you have the funds. I would have set up camp there.”
While another wrote: “You win!!! Cause babe I would have built a raft like in Castaway.”
After weighing different options, the group chartered an 18-seater plane that could only carry 10 people on board due to regulations for $7,500.
One TikTok user also said: “The exact same thing happened to me and we were stranded in the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. The boat goes there every two weeks. They eventually chartered a plane to come pick up the stranded travelers.”
“I love Bora Bora and as fun as it is in theory to be stuck on the island, you’re right, the prices are insane. It’s the most expensive place I’ve ever been,” another user commented.
Air Tahiti has so far issued a warning stating: ‘Due to the strike by Tahiti airport staff, disruptions to the flight schedule to Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Raiatea are expected.’
The company has not provided any other information.
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