Washington, Jan. 4 -- Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio will not attend this year's Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala after being unable to travel due to airspace restrictions linked to the developing geopolitical situation in Venezuela, festival organisers said, according to Variety.

DiCaprio was scheduled to be honoured with the prestigious Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance in 'One Battle After Another'. However, as reported by Variety, the Oscar-winning actor was unable to depart from St. Barts, where he was vacationing with family and friends, due to disruptions in air travel following recent international developments that have impacted flight operations.

In an official statement, a spokesperson f...